Kwara launches initiatives to expand electricity access
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to driving socio-economic development by enhancing electricity access for rural and urban communities through significant power infrastructure projects.
The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Energy, Engr. AbdulAzeez Kola AbdulGaniy, during the first quarter 2025 Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room in Ilorin, the capital of the State.
Engr. AbdulGaniy detailed the administration’s achievements under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, including the recent procurement and installation of a transformer and its accessories at the Fire Service Station on Wahab Folawiyo Road in Ilorin.
This development aims to ensure reliable electricity supply to the station, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of emergency response services throughout the region.
Additionally, he highlighted the repair of two 2.5MVA, 33/11KV transformers in Igbaja town, describing it as a crucial intervention to restore power to that community and surrounding areas, such as Okeyapo, Yaru, Mosudo, Balogun-Oja, Ilupeju, Atiran, Kajola, Ibare, and Onijo. This initiative is expected to boost local economies by enabling artisans, traders, farmers, and small businesses to operate more effectively.
“This achievement underscores the proactive and people-focused leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq,” Engr. AbdulGaniy stated, reinforcing the administration’s dedication to infrastructure projects that empower communities and promote inclusive growth. He confirmed that the Ministry remains committed to delivering initiatives that will sustainably enhance electricity access and propel the progress of Kwara State.
