Oyo’ll continue to lead on proffering solutions to Nigeria’s energy challenges, says Makinde

….As Makinde Flags off N8.2bn MW gas and solar hybrid

By Ogundele Olanrewaju

Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed confidence that with necessary infrastructures in place, the state would continue to lead in proffering solutions to the energy and electricity challenges confronting the nation

The Governor who stated this in an address at the groundbreaking ceremony for an 11 megawatts gas and solar hybrid plant to launch its independent power project for the state secretariat and selected government institutions, assured that soon residents in Oyo state would enjoy constant electricity supply

Governor Makinde explained that as captured in his road map for accelerated development, his administration remained committed to providing energy security for residents in the state as the project would capture the legislative complex, judicial complex at Iyaganku, some state hospitals and schools as well as 10 kilometre radius of public lightening.

While stressing that the project estimated to gulp 8.2 billion naira would be repaid over a period of 10 years following a build, operate and transfer arrangement with the contractor, Governor Makinde equally noted that the project would increase productivity in governance and positively impact the state economy.

Earlier in his welcome address the commissioner for energy and mineral resources, Barrister Seun Ashamu explained that though the project would initially serve government facilities, but has potentials to spill over to industries and the wider society, thereby guaranteeing constant electricity supply in the state.

Managing Director of the firm handling the project Mr Tola Talabi assured that the project would be delivered within the next six to eight months