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The Digest:

United Capital has confirmed the deaths of six employees in the Afriland Towers fire that occurred on September 16 in Lagos. The financial institution released the names and ages of the victims, ranging from 21 to 41, as it announced plans for a memorial service to honour their lives with dignity.

Key Points:
  • The fire started in the inverter room of the six-storey building.
  • Six United Capital staff and four FIRS employees lost their lives.
  • Victims include Jesutoni Shodipo (21), a graduate intern in compliance.
  • Kehinde Adeoye (36) and Ndidi Osaemedike-Okeke (41) also died.
  • Olumide Oyefodunrin (27) and Opeyemi Oloyede (26) were among the victims.
  • Rebecca Adenuga (26) worked in the wealth management department.
  • United Capital expressed deep condolences to the families affected.
  • The company pledged ongoing support during this difficult period.
In the aftermath of tragedy, names and ages remind us that behind every headline are dreams cut short and a call for safer spaces in our daily storms.


Sources: United Capital/X app