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Oba Matemilola, Oriki Energy Sets to Empower 100 People with Solar Power Solution
The Olowu of Owu, Oba Prof. Saka Matemilola in collaboration with a pioneering startup, ORÍKÌ ENERGY, have perfected plan to empower no fewer than 100 entrepreneurs with a solar power business.
The empowerment, which is in conjunction with Abeokuta in diaspora, will make Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, a pilot city.
Addressing journalists on Thursday at the palace of Olowu, on behalf of Oriki Energy, Funmi Kogbe disclosed that the startup programme, which starts on May 1st, will end on August 10th.
Kogbe added that the programme has been scheduled for 100 days featuring 50 men and 50 women as beneficiaries.
She stated “It is now time to take ORÍKÌ ENERGY to the next level. Our hometown of Abeokuta, Ogun State, will serve as a pilot city.
“Starting on Labour Day, May 1st, 2024, and for the next 100 days (until August 10th), the ORÍKÌ ENERGY team will help 100 entrepreneurs (50 women and 50 men) start a solar business with the support of HRM Oba (Prof) Saka Adelola Matemilola (Otileta VIII), Olowu of Owu Kingdom, and the Abeokuta diaspora.
“ORÍKÌ ENERGY aims to empower Africa’s entrepreneurs and catalyze sustainable development across the continent. Together, we can illuminate the path towards a brighter future for Africa.”
Also, a statement issued by Wale Oyekanmi, a partner, he stated that ORÍKÌ ENERGY, a pioneering startup, is poised to revolutionize Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape through sustainable solar energy solutions.
He added that with a mission to empower 1 million entrepreneurs across the continent by 2034, ORÍKÌ ENERGY is on a mission to catalyze economic growth and drive social change by harnessing the power of the sun.
According to him, Africa stands at a critical juncture, where access to reliable electricity remains a significant barrier to economic development.
“ORÍKÌ ENERGY recognizes this challenge as an opportunity to innovate and create tangible impact.
“By leveraging solar energy, the company, based in Paris, France, aims to provide clean, affordable, and sustainable power solutions to budding entrepreneurs, unlocking their potential to thrive in their respective ventures.
ORÍKÌ ENERGY is not just a company; it’s a movement towards a brighter, more sustainable future for Africa,” says Seni OYEKANMI, Founder and CEO of ORÍKÌ ENERGY.
“ “We envision a continent where every community has access to the energy they need to fuel their ambitions and drive economic progress in the continent.
“The initiative aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, and Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
“ By facilitating access to solar energy solutions, ORÍKÌ ENERGY aims to foster entrepreneurship, create job opportunities, and stimulate economic activity at the grassroots level.
“ORÍKÌ ENERGY’s approach goes beyond mere provision; it encompasses comprehensive support and training to ensure the sustainable growth of entrepreneurs.
“ Through future partnerships with local communities, governments, and NGOs, ORÍKÌ ENERGY seeks to build a robust network of solar hubs that nurtures and sustains growth and education across Africa.
“Our first mobile phone charging kiosks have already provided energy to communities across Nigeria and financial independence for dozens of ORÍKÌ entrepreneurs and their families.”
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) has apprehended two suspects, Abdullahi Idowu and Samson Ojo, for theft in the Idiroko border area, demonstrating the Corps’ commitment to ensuring that no crime goes unpunished, regardless of its magnitude.
In a statement issued by the State Commander, Commander (Dr.) Soji Ganzallo, through the Director of Information and Public Relations, Assistant Commander Moruf Yusuf, it was disclosed that the suspects—Abdullahi Idowu, 18, a resident of Babaloke area, Idiroko, and Samson Ojo, 17, residing at Etikoto, Ikolaje area, Idiroko—were apprehended around 10:30 p.m. on November 17, 2024. Both locations fall under Ipokia Local Government Area.
The suspects were caught during a joint routine patrol by the Special Squad and the Idiroko Divisional Team of the Corps, led by Chief Superintendent Abdulkareem Abdulrazaq. Upon their arrest, they were found with two bags containing a stolen generator engine parts.
Commander Ganzallo revealed that a preliminary investigation uncovered that Abdullahi Idowu is an ex-convict who previously served a jail term in the Benin Republic. During interrogation, he confessed to stealing the generator engine parts from the Idiroko border area and admitted to stealing a large battery the previous Friday, which he sold to a scrap dealer.
The suspects were taken to the scene of the theft in Idiroko, where it was confirmed that the stolen generator parts belonged to a customs office. Additional parts of the generator were discovered in a nearby bush.
Ganzallo further stated that the suspects, along with the recovered items, have been transferred to the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun Area 1 Command, Idiroko, for further investigation.
So-Safe Corps Apprehend Two for Theft, Recover Stolen Items in Ogun
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