Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West Senatorial District, has launched a major intervention aimed at restoring electricity to several communities across Ogun West and parts of Ogun Central through the deployment and installation of 12 new transformers and the rehabilitation of key power lines.
In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Chief Kayode Odunaro, the senator said the move followed numerous written and verbal appeals from residents, business owners, traditional rulers, and community leaders who had endured months of blackout.
Senator Adeola expressed concern over the devastating impact of the outage on livelihoods and local businesses, saying it was impossible to stand aloof while communities suffered in darkness.
“I have listened carefully to the cries of our people in Ogun West and adjoining parts of Ogun Central. The persistent power outages have crippled businesses and made life difficult for our people residing in many communities and settlements.
“As their elected representative and an apostle of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I cannot fold my arms while my people and other resident Nigerians suffer in darkness. I am fully committed to ensuring that power is restored and sustained in the shortest possible time going forward,” he said.
The senator’s intervention includes the mobilization of electrical contractors to immediately commence critical rehabilitation, reconnection, and construction works, as well as the supply and installation of transformers across the affected areas.
According to the statement, the listed projects for execution include:
Reactivation of Ilaro to Ibese 33KV Overhead Lines
Reactivation of Ibese to Dangote 33KV Overhead Lines
Reactivation of (Dangote) Ibese to Joga 33KV Overhead Lines
Reactivation of Isaga Junction to Ibara Orile and Isaga 33KV Overhead Lines
Reactivation of (Dangote) Ibese to Igbogila 33KV Overhead Lines (118 spans)
Reactivation of Igbogila to Ayetoro 33KV Overhead Lines
Reactivation of Igbogila to Ijoun 33KV Overhead Lines
Reactivation of 33KV Overhead Lines from Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro to Oja Odan through Ebute Igbooro (331 spans)
Construction of a dedicated 33KV feeder to Ilaro Township from Papalanto Transmission Station
Construction of Owode Feeder from Ota Transmission Station to Owode River Bridge, including maintenance works along:
Idiroko – Ipokia – Akere – Yewa
Aferiku Town, Tube – Ode Pata – Agada – Igua
Agosasa – Bode Ase – Idosemo – Idosa – Ijofin
Oke-Odan – Eyeknase Isagbo – Oke Ijako – Owo
Ita Atan – Ilase Junction
Owode Ajilete Inside – Ihumbo – Idiroko
Iwoye Owode
Agosasa – Tube – Igude
Supply and Installation of 500KVA 11/0.415KV Transformer at Onikoko, Abeokuta
Supply and Installation of 500KVA 11/0.415KV Transformer at Kings Dominium Street, Off Kuforiji Olubi Road, Saraki Area, Adigbe, Abeokuta
The senator, who also serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, described the 12 interventions as part of a comprehensive programme designed to ensure reliable and equitable electricity supply across Ogun West and adjoining areas.
“Electricity is the backbone of industrial and social development,” Adeola stated. “By addressing these power challenges, we are restoring hope, reviving local economies, and creating an enabling environment for business growth.”
He appreciated residents for their patience during the blackout period, assuring them that the ongoing intervention would bring visible and measurable improvements in power supply within a short time.
