Key Points:
- United Capital names six staff who died in Lagos. The fire hit Afriland Towers on 16 September 2025.
- The firm calls the loss “immeasurable” in a note. Leaders say the late staff shaped the group’s work.
- Plans start for a memorial service to honour lives. The team vows care for friends and loved ones.
United Capital has shared the names of six staff. A fire killed them at Afriland Towers in Lagos. The firm posted the list on X today, 22 September. The fire struck on Tuesday, 16 September 2025 in Lagos.
The names read like a roll call of love. Jesutoni Shodipo appears first on the firm’s sad list. The post also names Kehinde Adeoye and Ndidi Osaemedike-Okeke. Others are Olumide Oyefodunrin, Opeyemi Oloyede, and Rebecca Adenuga.
United Capital Plc also shared staff photos with the names. The tone stays calm and warm through the whole post. Leaders write with care and speak to the deep pain. They ask all to stand with each dear family.
Company releases names of six late staff
Witness clips showed thick smoke across Broad Street that day. Reports placed the scene at Afriland Towers on Broad Street. Earlier clips from Broad Street showed heavy smoke at a UBA branch. Crews fought flames as crowds screamed and prayed nearby.
United Capital wrote with a soft, calm voice today. Leaders said, “the loss is immeasurable,” as they mourned.
They praised the late staff for strong work and heart. The note said they shaped teams and helped build the firm.
Memorial service plans and support for families
In addition, the firm plans a calm memorial soon. The service will honour the lives with dignity and solemnity. Friends and loved ones will gather to share kind words. The firm says care will go to those who need.
Meanwhile, staff mourn with a shared, firm bond of care. Managers ask the public to pray for each family now. They also urge calm while teams clear more facts. Later on, the firm will share updates as plans build.
Earlier, Tony Elumelu’s grief note echoed the pain across banks. His words showed support for all who lost dear ones.
United Capital keeps its eyes on help and hope. The group holds the memories of each life with care. It sends love to friends, peers, and close family. May peace meet every home that mourns tonight.
