Oyo Govt Counters Adelabu Over Power Project Claims

…Says 11MW IPP delivered power, highlights progress on 12MW Ibadan gas project

…Insists IPP was privately funded, blames distribution gaps—not generation—for setbacks

The Oyo State Government has responded to what it described as inaccurate statements made by the Honourable Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, regarding the status of power projects in the state.

This was in an official statement issued by the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Dahud K Shangodoyin, the government said it was necessary to set the record straight to prevent public misinformation.

The government explained that the 11MW Independent Power Project (IPP) was completed and partially operationalised, with about 5MW successfully commissioned.

The project reportedly supplied electricity to critical infrastructure at the Agodi Secretariat for approximately five months during its testing phase.

According to the statement, the project was executed under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and fully funded through private investment. The state government clarified that it did not release capital funds to the contractor, noting that all payments made were strictly for electricity consumed during the testing period.

The government further stated that the major challenge encountered was not power generation but limitations in distribution.

It highlighted the need to expand supply beyond the Secretariat to areas such as the Bodija–Total Garden axis, adding that efforts are ongoing to address these structural and commercial gaps with project partners.

Government disclosed significant progress on the 12MW Ibadan Independent Power Gas Project, which it described as a more sustainable and technically advanced initiative.

It noted that civil works, generator base infrastructure, and ancillary facilities are already at an advanced stage.

In addition, transmission infrastructure, including the installation of concrete poles and distribution fittings, is currently ongoing across key parts of Ibadan.

The project, according to the government, is designed to serve not only government facilities but also strategic public institutions, street lighting, and broader economic clusters within the state.

Government emphasized that while constructive criticism is welcome, public statements must be based on verified facts.

It maintained that the Minister’s comments did not accurately reflect the current realities of power sector developments in the state.

The statement reiterated the government’s commitment to delivering a structured, scalable, and integrated electricity supply system for residents and businesses in Oyo State.