Electrocution: IKEDC pays N250k for burial, offers N1.5m compensation
The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has paid N250,000 for the burial expenses of the late Taiwo Akinlusi, the goalkeeper of the Ejigbo All Stars Football Club that was electrocuted to death at a betting shop at Eko Akete Plaza, two weeks ago.
It also offered to pay the sum of N1, 500,000 to the family as compensation for its loved one.
IKEDC made the offers when both parties resumed discussion on Monday, explaining that this was the standard practice of the company in such circumstances.
However, while the family accepted the amount offered for the burial, it asked to defer the discussion on the compensation after the burial.
From the mood of the representatives of the family, the compensation was considered too low to give the wife and children a fresh start in coping with the challenges of living.
Akinlusi is survived by his wife, Christianah Titilayo Akinlusi and three children – Adesewa, Olawale and Oluwatimilehin.
The burial programme will start with the wake-keep at No 2, Fehintolu Street, Ejigbo, Lagos on Thursday July 23.
On Friday, there will be a burial service at the same place before the remains of the late goalkeeper will be interned at Atan- Ayobo cemetery in Ayobo, in line with the COVID-19 regulations.
The regulation stipulates that no fewer than 20 persons are allowed at such occasion and adequate provision must be made for social distancing and wearing of face masks.
The family was ably represented in the discussion by the secretary of the Community Development Committee of Ejigbo LCDA, Barr. Bimbo Olawale.
Head of the family and former chairmanship candidate in the 2017 local government elections in Ejigbo LCDA, Hon. Wale Akinlusi has thanked the CDC chairman, Mr. Jelili Atiku for the support he received in making progress with the matter.
