Lanre Idris Mustapha
The Kwara State Government has completed plans to build an Independent Power Plant, IPP, to generate and sell electricity, aiming to stimulate economic growth and create jobs in the state.
In a statement by the Commissioner for Energy, Engr. AbdulAzeez Kola AbdulGaniy, explained that this decision is in line with the 2023 electricity bill signed by President Bola Tinubu, which empowers states to generate, transmit, distribute electricity and will help boost economic growth and attract investors to the state.
During the Second Quarterly Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing on Wednesday in Ilorin, he revealed plans to transition to renewable energy, including solar, thermal, and biogas, which will reduce air pollution and create a healthier environment for residents.
AbdulGaniy outlined recent achievements, such as the installation of transformers in Asa, Moro, Ilorin West, and Kaiama.
He added, “Construction of 11KV dedicated feeder from Agba-Dam, finalised arrangements on the immediate release of 15MVA 33/11KV power transformer to Alagbado and Sobi Communities, were already approved by the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.”
“Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is passionate about the needs of his citizenry as he will not leave any stone unturned. He has also approved the immediate installation of an already allocated transformer to Reke in Asa Local Government Area for improved way of life for the community and its environs.” says AbdulGaniy.
