Fed Govt Approves Critical Electrical Intervention Projects In Ekiti

Ekiti State government has received approval from the federal government for the award of critical electricity intervention projects.

The projects, under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), aim to strengthen and expand power supply inthe state.

The  commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Prof. Mobolaji Aluko, who disclosed this in Ado-Ekiti, said the projects were approved by the management of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) following a formal request by Governor Biodun Oyebanji for federal intervention in the state’s electricity infrastructure.

The projects, according to Aluko, include the extension of a 4-kilometre 33kV power line from CBN Junction, Ado-Ekiti, to Iyin-Ekiti, as well as the extension of a 6-kilometre 11kV line from Ayoba Junction, Government House, to the Ekiti State Water Corporation, Technical College, Ado-Ekiti, and the Technology Incubation Centre, as well as related transformers.

The commissioner stated that the intervention encompasses both transmission and distribution upgrades, emphasising that the projects will significantly enhance electricity supply to homes, businesses, schools, and water facilities, thereby boosting economic activity and improving the quality of life for residents.

He further revealed that the Ekiti State government will soon formally hand over the project sites, enabling EPC contractors to mobilise to the site and commence construction without delay.

“The approval of these projects is a product of the strong collaboration between His Excellency, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, and the Federal Government to advance Ekiti State’s development agenda. Mr Governor remains committed to providing a stable and reliable power supply as a catalyst for industrial growth, job creation and improved service delivery”.

Prof. Aluko assured stakeholders and host communities of the state government’s full cooperation to ensure the smooth implementation and timely completion of the projects for the benefit of all Ekiti residents.