At least six employees of United Capital have been confirmed dead in the fire that engulfed Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial complex housing several institutions in Lagos, on September 16.
The inferno, which originated in the inverter room located in the basement of the building, also claimed the lives of four staff members of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
In a statement on Monday, United Capital, a pan-African financial services group, expressed grief over the deaths of its staff, describing the loss as “immeasurable.”
The firm said, “Our departed colleagues were an integral part of our company and family. Their painful loss leaves an immeasurable void.
“We extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones, and we continue to hold them in our thoughts and prayers, as well as providing all the support we can to them during this most difficult time.”
The company also announced plans to hold a memorial service in honour of the deceased.
Naijaonpoint reports that United Capital released the names and profiles of its late employees:
Jesutoni Shodipo
Sodipo, 21, was a graduate intern in United Capital’s compliance department.
Kehinde Adeoye
Adeoye worked in United Capital’s compliance department and died at the age of 36.
Ndidi Osaemedike-Okeke
Osaemedike-Okeke worked with United Capital’s trustees and died at the age of 41.
Olumide Oyefodunrin
Oyefodunrin was a 27-year-old trust officer at United Capital.
Opeyemi Oloyede
Oloyede worked as a compliance intern at United Capital and died at the age of 26.
Rebecca Adenuga
She was a 26-year-old executive associate with United Capital’s wealth management department.
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