Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has promised to complete the ongoing construction of the small hydroelectric power project initiated by his predecessor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola located at Ikeji Ile soon for the use of the two major towns: Ikeji Ile & Ipetu Ijesa in Oriade local government area of the state.
The leader of the government delegation to the project site and Secretary to the State government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, made this known on Tuesday adding that, “One of the essence of continuity is what’s about unfolding, government is in continuum; and primarily the essence of every responsible government the world over is to bring security, peace and development to the people.
“And the present day government under the leadership of our amiable Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has promised to make life meaningful for all citizens as the completion of this project, which is masses driven will bring development and more comfort to the people of this community,” he added.
The Supervisor for Works in the state, Engr. Remi Omowaiye showered encomium on the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for their support and technical assistance so far on the project.
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Omowaiye revealed that Governor Oyetola gave a marching order for the completion of the Ikeji Ile Hydroelectric power project without delay, adding that the project is a pilot scheme, to give birth to other dams which have the potential of generating more utilizable power for the use of the state such as the Owalla, Kajola dam.
“The primary initiative of this scheme is to support the generating capacity of the Buhari led Federal government to ensure steady and stable power supply, as the Owalla hydroelectric project in Egbedore LG when completed can be used to provide electricity for the entire complex of the government secretariat at Abeere which will enhance productivity of the workers for optimal performance,” he said.
Omowaiye explained that the scheme is borne out of creativity and ingenuity on the part of the leadership of the state to make the little resources available deliver true governance to the nooks and crannies of Osun.
Speaking further on the project, the coordinating director of the state ministry of works and transport, Engr. Adesoji Adeniji chronicled the intention and objective of the mini power generating project.
He said, “we are tapping into one of the abundant natural resources in Osun; water to create enabling environment for businesses to thrive, as the hydroelectric project will generate between 70 – 80 Kilowatt of power for the state water corporation at Ikeji Ile for onward distribution of pipe – borne water to the entire household in the town and Ipetu Ijesa by extension and make regular power provision for the newly constructed artisan village, a central location where you can bring your electrical appliances and equipment as an artisan to practise and promote your trade.”
According to him, the project is 85 per cent completed as the structural, mechanical and civil aspect of the project is almost done as well as the synchronization of the two turbines.
