The Eko Electricity Distribution Company, EKEDC, has announced Babatunde Lasaki as its new General Manager, Corporate Communications and Strategy.
Lasaki’s appointment follows the retirement of Godwin Idemudia, who previously served in the position.
EKEDC in a statement, thanked Mr Idemudia for his meritorious service, wishing him well on his retirement.
“We are proud of the work that Idemudia did at EKEDC and remain grateful for his long and impactful service. The foundation he laid will remain his enduring legacy even as those inspired by him continue to work for a better department and company”, the statement read.
“We are confident that with his emergence, the company’s strategic engagement with the public will witness new levels of success and impact, helping to strengthen EKEDC’s position as an industry leader and the preferred choice of all stakeholders,” the statement said.
Before his appointment, Lasaki was the company’s Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Strategy.
“He has also earned certificates from reputed local and international institutions, including Strategies for Optimising Corporate Communication Skills from of School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos; Competitive Intelligence and Customer Satisfaction from Lagos Business School, Lagos; Strategic Communication and Crisis Management, from Hundfold Global, Johannesburg; Crisis Management for PR Managers in Financial Sector, at PRWeek, London; Strategic Communication and Stakeholders Engagement from Int.l School Of Communication, Dubai; Advanced Crisis Management Strategy from PRSA, Dallas, Texas. USA, and Advanced Diploma in Strategic Brand Management from the London School of Business and Finance,” the statement added.

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