Governor of Osun State Ademola Adeleke revealed plans on Thursday for his administration to start producing electricity for the state utilizing solar and river resources that are currently accessible.
During the flag-raising ceremony for the 33kv feeder line in Ilesa, Osun State, Adeleke expressed his aim for Osun to become self-sufficient in electricity supply and to export to surrounding states.
The governor noted that the project had been put off for more than 11 years, during which time the people of Obokun and three other local government districts endured immense suffering, blackouts, and financial losses.
He also revealed that the state is working on a draft policy and bill that will increase the production and distribution of electricity.
The Ministry of Energy has been directed to create a comprehensive implementation plan, ensuring stakeholder involvement for sustainable outcomes, and has also announced plans to expand power generation and distribution.
When the bill and policies are eventually signed into law, Osun’s electrical landscape will be altered. With so many rivers and solar resources at our disposal, we will produce our own electricity. We will grant permits to individuals who are able to produce electricity. We’ll control the Ibadan Disco, our power distributor. We will oversee the interaction between buyers and power producers. The state electricity industry will have a regulatory body established under the new model.
Osun state is focusing on energy supply as it is crucial for economic growth. The state aims to become self-sufficient in power supply and export to neighboring states. The new 33KV Feeder Line will benefit communities in Obokun Local Government, including Omi Aladiye, Akad, Ilesa – Osogbo road, Igbajo in Boluwaduro Local Government, Kajola and Osunjela in Atakumosa West Local Government. Adeleke congratulated the people of Obokun Local Government and the communities that will benefit.
The project will benefit the communities in the four local government areas of Obokun, Ilesa West, Atakumosa West, and Boluwaduro, according to a statement made earlier by the State Commissioner for Energy, Mr. Festus Adeyemo. Imole will bring light and development to the community.
