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The Federal Government has approved two major energy projects in Oyo State aimed at fortifying the national grid and addressing persistent power challenges.

A statement by Bolaji Tunji, the media aide to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Wednesday, disclosed that the decisions, ratified during Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting, include reviving and concessioning the decades-old Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant and constructing a high-capacity new substation in Ibadan, signalling a push to modernise infrastructure and boost electricity access.

The new substation to be located in Lalupon/Ejioku axis of Lagelu Local Government Area will boost power supply to Iwo road, Monatan, Olodo, and the adjoining areas in Ibadan.

Originally launched in 1979 under the military regime of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and operationalised in 1980 during President Shehu Shagari’s tenure, the Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant will now undergo a significant upgrade.


Adelabu revealed that the facility’s capacity will expand from 6MW to 20MW under a 30-year public-private partnership concession.

“The project, initially stalled due to a preferred bidder’s failure to finalise terms, was re-concessioned to a reserve contractor, Messrs Quaint Power and Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, after the original offer lapsed,” the statement added.

Adelabu emphasised that the revitalised plant will prioritise energy access for Oyo’s Oke Ogun communities, with an upwardly revised concession fee ensuring long-term viability.


Meanwhile, the government was said to have also approved the construction of a 2 x 60MVA, 132/33KV substation in Lalupon/Ejioku in Lagelu Local Government Area of the state, to alleviate pressure on the grid and improve energy supply.

“The substation, part of the Siemens-backed Presidential Power Initiative, is to be funded directly by the Federal Ministry of Power and aims to resolve frequent outages and grid instability plaguing the state capital,” the statement added.

Adelabu noted that the infrastructure will serve as a backbone for strategic investments, enhance service delivery, and align with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for sustainable energy.

“The project includes upgrades to the 60-year-old 330KV Ayede substation and the construction of a new Asejire 330KV substation, further stabilising the grid for over 5 million residents. Completion is estimated at 24 months.

“Both initiatives are expected to catalyse socio-economic growth by improving power reliability for households, small businesses, industry, educational and health institutions,” it was added.

Adelabu underscored their role in resolving decades-old infrastructure gaps, stating that these interventions will directly uplift livelihoods, attract industries, and position Oyo State as a model for Nigeria’s energy transition.

Source: https://punchng.com/FG-okays-hydropower-projects-in-Oyo

adenigga:
The Federal Government has approved two major energy projects in Oyo State aimed at fortifying the national grid and addressing persistent power challenges.

A statement by Bolaji Tunji, the media aide to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Wednesday, disclosed that the decisions, ratified during Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting, include reviving and concessioning the decades-old Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant and constructing a high-capacity new substation in Ibadan, signalling a push to modernise infrastructure and boost electricity access.

The new substation to be located in Lalupon/Ejioku axis of Lagelu Local Government Area will boost power supply to Iwo road, Monatan, Olodo, and the adjoining areas in Ibadan.

Originally launched in 1979 under the military regime of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and operationalised in 1980 during President Shehu Shagari’s tenure, the Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant will now undergo a significant upgrade.


Adelabu revealed that the facility’s capacity will expand from 6MW to 20MW under a 30-year public-private partnership concession.

“The project, initially stalled due to a preferred bidder’s failure to finalise terms, was re-concessioned to a reserve contractor, Messrs Quaint Power and Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, after the original offer lapsed,” the statement added.

Adelabu emphasised that the revitalised plant will prioritise energy access for Oyo’s Oke Ogun communities, with an upwardly revised concession fee ensuring long-term viability.


Meanwhile, the government was said to have also approved the construction of a 2 x 60MVA, 132/33KV substation in Lalupon/Ejioku in Lagelu Local Government Area of the state, to alleviate pressure on the grid and improve energy supply.

“The substation, part of the Siemens-backed Presidential Power Initiative, is to be funded directly by the Federal Ministry of Power and aims to resolve frequent outages and grid instability plaguing the state capital,” the statement added.

Adelabu noted that the infrastructure will serve as a backbone for strategic investments, enhance service delivery, and align with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for sustainable energy.

“The project includes upgrades to the 60-year-old 330KV Ayede substation and the construction of a new Asejire 330KV substation, further stabilising the grid for over 5 million residents. Completion is estimated at 24 months.

“Both initiatives are expected to catalyse socio-economic growth by improving power reliability for households, small businesses, industry, educational and health institutions,” it was added.

Adelabu underscored their role in resolving decades-old infrastructure gaps, stating that these interventions will directly uplift livelihoods, attract industries, and position Oyo State as a model for Nigeria’s energy transition.


Source: https://punchng.com/FG-okays-hydropower-projects-in-Oyo

Tinubu is the best

Commendable....

We always argued this back in the days at New Hall.

This Minister of power is the best since 1999. He is taking some practical steps and working tirelessly.

I hope his efforts will bring the expected change

Biodun556:
This Minister of power is the best since 1999. He is taking some practical steps and working tirelessly.

I hope his efforts will bring the expected change

This was what agbadorians told us about Babatunde Fashola until he proudly wasted 8 years as a Darkness Minister

Biodun556:
This Minister of power is the best since 1999. He is taking some practical steps and working tirelessly.

I hope his efforts will bring the expected change

Person who said Nigeria Needs $10bn Yearly For 20 Years To Achieve Stable Electricity is who you’re taking serious

These people in power make it seem like having steady supply is rocket science. In this current age and century oo

SmartPolician:
This was what agbadorians told us about Babatunde Fashola until he proudly wasted 8 years as a Darkness Minister

Yeeee........

Okay

Even with all the useless South East leaders supporting Tinubu people Ben Kalu, Orji, Hope etc

Mention one Federal Project Tinubu has started or initiated in the South East region?

Only to continue to milk us with band A and B / estimated billing. This is the worst minister Nigeria has ever had

I hope it's not an audio and political electricity.

The earlier, the better.

Aleister:
Person who said Nigeria Needs $10bn Yearly For 20 Years To Achieve Stable Electricity is who you’re taking serious

These people in power make it seem like having steady supply is rocket science. In this current age and century oo

Yes ! What past govt has been spending on electricity since 1999 yearly is more than $10bn each year with no result , check ur fact

White elephant project

sammyj:
Only to continue to milk us with band A and B / estimated billing. This is the worst minister Nigeria has ever had

Power isn't cheap anywhere in the world.

Dem dey give you light abi dem no dey give you??

Source other means if it's cheaper.

U dey use light, U no one pay 😂

See ignorance o...
Go do the findings by yourself.
We won't help you

SpatialKing:
Okay

Even with all the useless South East leaders supporting Tinubu people Ben Kalu, Orji, Hope etc

Mention one Federal Project Tinubu has started or initiated in the South East region?

SmartPolician:
This was what agbadorians told us about Babatunde Fashola until he proudly wasted 8 years as a Darkness Minister

Buhari administration made Fashola to be minister only on paper, he didn’t give him the necessary resources, supports needed.

Buhari 8 years administration in general was wasted.

Where is the light? off and on even with small rain light don go!

jamafa:
Power isn't cheap anywhere in the world.

Dem dey give you light abi dem no dey give you??

Source other means if it's cheaper.

U dey use light, U no one pay 😂

Oyo o!

sammyj:
Where is the light? off and on even with small rain light don go!

Na you no get light!

We get am plenty and we dey pay bigtime!

sammyj:
Only to continue to milk us with band A and B / estimated billing. This is the worst minister Nigeria has ever had

You can only complain if you are band A and you are not seeing the light.And it is on rear cases

Great initiative if implemented most time neglected no funding they just talk about it on paper

Oyo state is so big and population influx is huge the pressure on its power infrastructure

Ronu's 🙌💯

SmartPolician:
This was what agbadorians told us about Babatunde Fashola until he proudly wasted 8 years as a Darkness Minister

Unfortunate,bitter soul comment

Good.
But, he will still not be governor of that state

Ikere Gorge Dam!🤔🤔🤔🤔

adenigga:
Source: https://punchng.com/FG-okays-hydropower-projects-in-Oyo

In this administration when it comes to meeting of timelines for projects I can only give it and trust the FCT Minister to deliver on the timeline made known to the public.
But you see this Minister of Power is a complete No, No. When they finally finish then you'll hear an increase in tariffs in power at consumer ends.

The way that adelabu cap always get angle like termite house
If I look am
I no say light go hard to stable

Nice one

SpatialKing:
Okay

Even with all the useless South East leaders supporting Tinubu people Ben Kalu, Orji, Hope etc

Mention one Federal Project Tinubu has started or initiated in the South East region?

Vote for him first in 2027..
You can't reap where you didn't sow

SmartPolician:
This was what agbadorians told us about Babatunde Fashola until he proudly wasted 8 years as a Darkness Minister

But compare the two. power supply under Adelabu is visible better! it's like night and day.

Fashola was a huge disappointment