The Biodun Oyebanji-led government in Ekiti State has approved another sum of about N1.3 billion for electricity projects ranging from purchase of transformers, installation of solar streetlights to extension of current to communities that had hitherto been without electricity across the state.
The State Commissioner of Information, Rt. Hon Taiwo Olatunbosun who made this known in Ado Ekiti, said the State Executive Council’s approval was part of the efforts to boost the supply of electricity across the State with the aim of enhancing security of lives and property and commercial activities as well as improve water supply network in the State.
Rt. Hon. Olatunbosun highlighted the projects to include the extension of electricity and installation of transformers in the Osekita community, Iworoko Ekiti and Idi-Aagba community off Ilawe Rd, Ado Ekiti, the Efon Alaaye Water Treatment Plant (WTP) of the Ekiti State Water Corporation (EKSWC) and the installation of solar streetlights at GRA 3rd Extension Off NTA Road, DE Head area at EKSU Road to Olorunsogo zone and Faglo area at Old Iyin road to Ijadu Junction in Ado Ekiti.
Olatunbosun explained that the State Government has a new policy initiative of using solar lamps for road illumination instead of the traditional diesel generator-powered lamps for sustainability, adding that the move was also to ensure a safe, healthy and steady supply of water since the Water Treatment Plants (WTP) in the state need reliable power supply to function properly.
According to him, some of the benefiting areas were rapidly developing but unserved communities that despite being heavily populated and have many Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), have been without electricity for several years.
He said the State Government was also embarking on a proactive, cost-saving, and anticipatory-buying approach to deflect the impact of the prevalence of price instability induced by galloping inflation in the country.
Reiterating the commitment of the Oyebanji administration to the rapid development of the State and the general wellbeing of the people, Olatunbosun solicited the continued support of all stakeholders, stressing the need to see the task of developing the State as a collective responsibility for optimal result.
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