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By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  The Chief Executive Officer, Egbin Power Plc, Mr Mohktar Bounour says global transition to cleaner energ and sustainable environment are achievable, as long as there is strong synergy and commitment among stakeholders in the value chain.  He spoke during the maiden edition of  Asharami Square in Lagos. This is an initiative introduced and implemented by the Sahara Group, in order to amplify discourse on energy sustainability through  media advocacy globally. He said: " Having analyzed the percentage of global greenhouse emissions attributed to sectors including electricity/heat production, agriculture/forestry and transportation, we are realised that there is need for synergy  and renewed commitment among stakeholders". According to him, Egbin Power has unwavering commitment to reduce carbon emissions and promotes sustainable energy sources, stressing that the need to depeening engagement and advocacy among stakeholders in

Bolanle's killer will pay for his offence, says families




Late Bolanle ( Mrs,)

Families and relations of Barrister Omobolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by trigger- happy policeman at Ajah, Lagos state, have expressing shocks over the incident, just as they promised to be more closer to the mother of the deceased lawyer more than before.

They vowed to offer her more pychological attentions in order to ensure that she overcome her predicaments.

Bolanle was killed inside her car on Monday, December 26th, by one Assistant Supretendent of Police Drambi Vandi, during an outing with members of her family. Incidentally, she sat besides her husband in front when the  bullet hits her.

Expectedly, the incident has thrown her family, colleagues and friends into mourning, with many advising Federal Government to make psychiatric tests compulsory for any Nigerians, who intend to join the police force or any other.military institutions. 

While speaking on the incident to News Mirror, the deceased cousin, Francis by name, the family would be very happy, once the government is able to get to the root cause of the issue, by administering justice without fervour.

He said: " Right now, I'm on my way to her ( Bolanle) mother, who is my immediate elder sister. I' m the next after she was given birth by our mother. 

Adding that: " Bolanle was industrious, helpful and kind. She was the apple of our mother, as she tried her best to take care of her.

According to her,  Bolanle engages in the sales and purchase of properties, stressing that she bought the Venda Car, in which she was shot a month ago.

" How on earth can a man in his senses opened fire on his fellow human beings? Is it not wickedness? What did my daughter ( Bolanle committed) Nothing. He flagged her down and the husband, who was driving the car stopped, without arguing with Him. The next thing was that he fired and killed the victim." 

Francis said that the family northwitstsnding that the Inspector General of Police ( IGP) has waded into the issue, would pursue the matter to a logical conclusion.

". We would not stop at seeing that Vandi( the police officer) was dismissed, but ensured that he is goes to jail. Vandi would due in prison, he prayed". Francis added.

Recall that the IGP in a statement signed by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer,addrd that the suspension is also expected to create an enabling environment for necessary legal procedures to uphold justice.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to the rule of law and assured the public of his administration’s commitment to ensuring that justice is not just done but seen to have been manifestly done in the matter.

He implored the public to be calm as all hands are on deck to ensure justice prevails while measures have been put in place to prevent

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