Sacked Eko Disco MD, Tinuade accused of faking degree certificate

Tinuade Sanda, the former managing director and CEO of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) was sacked by both Eko Disco and West Power and Gas (WPG) Limited for falsely claiming degrees from Edinburgh and Harvard universities.

Sandra, who was appointed the managing director of Eko Disco in March 2022, was dismissed in April 2024 following an internal investigation at the company.

On March 25, Dere Otubu, chairman of the board of directors at Eko Disco, announced the recall of Sanda based on a directive from the Nigerian Electricity Distribution Commission (NERC). She was recalled to the parent company alongside other WPG staff.

Backing the decision of the board of directors at EKEDC, West Power and Gas (WPG), the parent company of Eko Disco, announced that it had also fired Sanda.

“We hereby advise you that your services are no longer required and accordingly your employment with WPG Ltd is hereby terminated effective April 17, 2024, in accordance with clause 10.2 of the Contract.