Yayi Flags Off Re-electrification of 50 Ogun Communities, Promises Power Restoration by December

The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has flagged off the re-electrification of more than 50 communities across Ogun Waterside and Ijebu East Local Government Areas. The project, launched during a town hall meeting on Tuesday, is expected to restore electricity to communities that have been without power for over a decade following the vandalisation of critical electricity infrastructure.

The affected communities include Onikintimbo, Gbegude, Olorunsogo, Malofe, Itebu-Manuwa, Mile 3, Mile 4, Igede, Oni, Alo, Olojumeta, Ibiade, Agodo, Tigara, Igbafo, Ilushin, Agbure, Efire, Lomiro, Obu, Ayede, Abigi, Ayila, Ita Ogun, Ita Otu, Makun Omi, Igbo Edu, Ode Omi and Awodikora, among others. The event was attended by traditional rulers, religious and community leaders, youth representatives, party stakeholders and residents from the benefiting communities.

Speaking at the meeting, Adeola, who was accompanied by the APC deputy governorship candidate, Mrs. Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun, said the intervention was aimed at restoring economic activities and improving the quality of life in the affected communities. He disclosed that contractors had already been mobilised to site and expressed confidence that the project would be completed by December 2026. He also urged residents to safeguard the electricity facilities against vandalism to ensure the project’s sustainability.

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The senator explained that the project was in fulfilment of a pledge he made during a recent consultative visit to Ogun Waterside, where residents lamented the impact of prolonged power outages on businesses, education and healthcare. He said he approved funding for the intervention from his personal resources and also announced plans to construct a solar-powered market in Ogun Waterside to support commercial activities, with construction expected to commence within two weeks.

Community leaders commended Adeola for fulfilling his promise, describing the project as a major boost to economic development and social welfare. They expressed optimism that the restoration of electricity would revive businesses, improve healthcare services, support education and create employment opportunities. The leaders also pledged to work with residents to protect the electrical infrastructure from vandalism and ensure the long-term success of the project.