A Life of Impact: Celebrating Alhaja Fausat Fadeke Atoke Bankole

BY SAKA GBEMINIYI

Alhaja Fausat Fadeke Atoke Bankole, a remarkable woman, left an indelible mark on the lives of those who knew her. Although she may not have had formal education, her wisdom, kindness, and entrepreneurial spirit inspired countless individuals.

Her passing leaves a void, but her legacy endures.

Born into a humble family, Alhaja Fausat’s determination and resilience shaped her future. She started very early in life as she ventured into business, leveraging her natural talent for herbal remedies.

Her expertise in traditional medicine earned her respect and recognition within her community.

As a recognition of her commitment to her profession, she was in 2019 honoured as APESIN of Alagbo of Ibadanland by her professional body.

Her successful business acumen provided for her family and created endless opportunities for others.

Alhaja Fausat’s commitment to community service was unwavering. As a dedicated member of the Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria, she actively participated in various charitable initiatives.

Her selflessness and generosity inspired others to follow suit. She provided support to the less fortunate, offering guidance, shelter, and financial assistance whenever needed.

And as a mark of honour, the Oyo State chapter of Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria took over her burial and ensured that all Islamic injunctions pertaining to burial were dutifully carried out.

As a mother, her greatest joy was her family. She leaves behind a loving husband, Alhaji Abdu Waheed Bankole and children among whom are Mogaji (Alhaji) Abdu Akeem Adewale Bankole, Mr Sharafadeen Adebayo Bankole, Mrs. Ahmad Amidat Olaide and Mrs. Rufai Rukayat Adeola. Her grandchildren affectionately called her Grandma or Iya Agbo.

Her death will for very long time remained a mystery to some of her acquaintances as nobody expected her to leave at the time left.

Alhaja Fausat passed away at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan after a brief illness surrounded by loved ones and family members (both nuclear and extended).

The outpouring of love and respect was evident during the 8th day Fidau prayers, held at Aweni Arena, Oke-Ado, Ibadan.

Hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects, sharing stories of Alhaja Fausat’s kindness, generosity, and impact.

Those who knew Alhaja Fausat described her as a pillar of strength, wisdom and a generous benefactor to her community.

Her legacy extends beyond her immediate family. She touched the lives of countless individuals through her business, community service, and kindness.

Alhaja Fausat Fadeke Atoke Bankole’s life serves as a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and compassion.

Rest in peace, Alhaja Fausat Fadeke Atoke Bankole. Your life was a blessing to many, and your memory will continue to inspire generations to come.

Electricity Tariff: 85.2% of households in Nigeria are still on estimated billing – NBS

A new report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that 85.2% of Nigerian households still rely on the estimated billing model for electricity tariffs.

The findings were published in the Nigeria Residential Energy Demand-Side Survey Report 2024 released by the Bureau on Wednesday.

According to the report, only 14.8% of households use the prepaid billing system during the period under review.

The survey, which focuses on nine states across the six geopolitical zones — Southwest, Southeast, South-south, Northwest, Northeast, and North-central — further indicates that households receive an average of 6.6 hours of electricity per day. This is significantly lower than the 20-hour target for Band A customers, who, according to regulators, account for 15% of electricity consumers.

The report examines various states across Nigeria, including Oyo in the Southwest, Enugu in the Southeast, Bauchi in the Northeast, Kwara in the North-Central region, Akwa Ibom in the South-South, and Sokoto in the Northwest, among others.

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A deeper state-level analysis of the estimated billing system highlights Bauchi State as having the highest proportion of users under this system, recording 97.9%.

Sokoto State follows closely with 97.3%, while Plateau State reported the lowest rate of reliance on estimated billing at 69.1%.

Conversely, the pre-paid billing system showed a different pattern. Plateau State had the highest adoption of prepaid meters, with 30.9% of consumers utilizing this system, followed by Oyo State at 27.6%.

Bauchi State, which predominantly uses the estimated billing system, recorded the lowest adoption of prepaid meters, with just 2.1% of its residents using them.

The report also provides insights into the average electricity expenses incurred by households across the country. On average, a household spends an estimated N4,155.8 per month on electricity.

Further analysis by state reveals that Enugu State reported the highest average monthly electricity expenditure at N7,319.4, followed by Plateau State at N6,153.6, while Bauchi State recorded the lowest with N2,647.7.

Additionally, among households with access to solar electricity across the surveyed states, 90.9% utilized solar home systems, while 9.1% relied on solar mini-grids during the reference period.

Electricity Tariff: 85.2% of households in Nigeria are still on estimated billing – NBS

Just in: Fuel, food prices push up inflation to 32.70% 

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has risen to 32.70%, propelled by increases in transportation cost and food prices.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this on Tuesday in its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report which reflected the inflation in September 2024.

This shows a 0.55% increase over 32.15% recorded in August 2024.

This is coming on the heels of increases in petrol prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited in early September.

The latest rate is 5.98 percentage points higher than the 26.72% recorded in September 2023, indicating a significant increase in inflation over the past year.

The headline inflation rate in September 2024 was 2.52%, 0.30% higher than the 2.22% recorded in August 2024.