Ogun State Governor, @dapoabiodunmfr has disclosed that an Independent Power Plant that would provide 24-hour of uninterrupted electricity to most parts of Abeokuta, the state capital, would be ready for commissioning in the next eight weeks.
Governor Abiodun stated this after inspecting the 30 Megawatts power plant located in Onijanganjangan, near Ewekoro. He noted that the project, which is in collaboration with private sector partners, is the first phase of the Ogun State Light Up Project.
According to the governor, the project is in line with his promise to provide uninterrupted power supply to major cities and towns across the state.
He said: “What we are doing today is to witness the first phase of the implementation of our Ogun State Light Up Project. The first phase of this project is the 30 Megawatts power generation that will take care of Abeokuta.
“Abeokuta Metropolis will require more than 30 Megawatts, but this is the first phase of the planned 100 Megawatts power generation capacity. I have gone around and have taken note of the progress of work so far.
“I have seen the control room, I have seen the turbines, and I have seen what will be responsible for ensuring that the gas is compressed. We have seen the gas pipelines that will be completed in three to six weeks. The gas compressor is there, and there is a diesel tank as well.
“I am quite excited, and I am sure that by the grace of God, in the next eight weeks, you will be here with me to commission this plant to the glory of God and for the use of those who live in Abeokuta.
“I can assure you that once this has been achieved, though we may not be able to supply power to the whole of Abeokuta, substantial parts of the city will now enjoy 24 hours of uninterrupted power supply, and that will be unprecedented in the history of Ogun State.”
Abiodun, who was impressed with the high quality of work done at the site, observed that the plant, apart from using compressed gas as its main fuel, would also make use of diesel as a backup in case of disruption in the supply of gas.
