The government of Ekiti State has approved various amounts for the extension and rehabilitation of the 33KV network and the installation of transformers.
Ekiti News reports that the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to address the problem of epileptic supply of electricity in the state and to connect new areas to the national grid.
Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, the State Commissioner for Information, revealed this in a statement after the State Executive Council meeting held at the Executive Council Chamber, New Governor’s Office in Ado Ekiti on 4th July, 2024.
Read the full statement below:
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING OF 4TH JULY, 2024
EXCO APPROVED EXTENSION, REHABILITATION OF 33KV NETWORK AND INSTALLATION OF TRANSFORMERS
In continuation of efforts to tackle problem of epileptic supply of electricity in the State and connecting new areas to the national grid, the State Executive Council approved various sums as follow:
i. Extension of electricity and installation of transformers N147,554,000.00
at Ibukunoluwa/Asun Gbowoola and adjourning
communities on Afao Road, Ado Ekiti
ii. Extension of electricity and installation of transformers N60,002,275.00
at Faglo Area, Basiri, Ado Ekiti and installation of
transformers at Isan and Usi Ekiti
iii. Rehabilitation of 33kv network from Ilumoba to Ikole Ekiti N145,289,700.00
iv. Extension of 33kv network from Ilawe to Igbara Odo N162,834.000.00
v. Extension of 33kv network from Aramoko to Ijero Ekiti N232,847,000.00
vi. Extension of electricity and installation of transformer at N59,882,800.00
The projects will be executed through direct labour by the State Electricity Board and expected to be completed within three months.
Rt Hon Taiwo Olatunbosun
Commissioner for Information
Ekiti State