Mr Omede Odekina, former Head of External Relations, United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc has joined the Abuja Electric Distribution Company (AEDC) as its new Head of Brand Marketing and Corporate Communications Department.
In an announcement via his LinkedIn page, Odekina described his movement from the banking space to the energy industry as the “beginning of an exciting new chapter and a unique opportunity to help shape how one of Nigeria’s most critical service organisations engages with its customers and communities.”
He thanked UBA for providing him with the platform to grow his career, describing the lender as “truly one of the best places to work.”
According to him, “UBA was more than a workplace; it was a family. The culture, leadership, and people created an environment of excellence, trust, and continuous growth. I leave deeply appreciative of the journey, the friendships, and the values that will remain with me always.”
The Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) disclosed that in his new role, “my focus is firmly on positioning Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc as Nigeria’s number one electricity distribution company, one that delivers reliable service with professionalism, respect, transparency, and a strong sense of community partnership.”
“It is a responsibility I embrace with enthusiasm, purpose, and optimism for what lies ahead,” he said further.
The Kogi State University graduate said he will use his experience as a media relations expert to sell the image of the energy firm to the people.