The Minister of Power, Oloye Bayo Adelabu, has facilitated the installation of three new transformers and the erection of electricity poles across several communities in Eruwa, through the Ministry of Power.
The benefiting locations include Oke-Ipin (School for the Deaf axis), Oke-Ipin (Ifelodun College axis) extending to Ilale and Oloparun along Ibadan Road, as well as the Isale Oba–Apode–Olorunsogo (Koko Obe)–Gaa Eleere to Oja-Oba Express axis. According to project officials, work is already at about 70 percent completion, with massive deployment of poles and electrical infrastructure ongoing simultaneously across all three areas.
Residents say the development marks a major turning point for communities that have endured decades of darkness since their settlement. The projects are expected to unlock socio-economic opportunities, boost small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), improve security, and raise the overall standard of living in the affected areas.
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In a related effort, Adelabu also facilitated a dedicated mini-grid power project for Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa. The initiative, which has completed its paperwork and will commence construction soon, aims to provide a stable electricity supply to the institution. This is expected to support academic activities, enhance research output, and promote innovation on campus.
The power projects in Eruwa are part of the Minister’s broader drive to bridge Nigeria’s energy gap, strengthen electrification efforts, and ensure sustainable development in underserved communities across the country.
