Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has indicated plans by the state government to expand its power generation and distribution, exploring the state’s abundant rivers and solar resources.
Governor adeleke stated this at the flag off of the construction and relocation of 33kv Feeder line in Ilesa West Local Government Area of Osun State.
The Obokun 33KV Feeder Line is a project that had been abandoned for 11 years.
During this period , residents of Obokun and neighboring communities endured severe hardships, including prolonged blackouts and economic stagnation.
Hope is however on the horizon for the residents as the state Government flagged off the relocation and reconstruction of the feeder line to Ilesa west local government secretariat.
The governor who noted that regular power supply remains the engine for economic said he envisaged a state that is self sufficient in power generation.
The Commissioner for Energy, Fetus Adeyemo in his remarks, commended governor Adeleke whom he said has transformed the energy sector in the state and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to sufficient power generation.
The Governor urged the contractors to adhere strictly to the project timeline.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
