Residents of Olode Adetohun Village in Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State have expressed joy following the installation of 50 solar-powered streetlights by the AKA Foundation, describing the initiative as a major boost to security, social activities, and economic life within and around the village.
A visit to the village by our correspondent alongside volunteers of the AKA Foundation on Saturday night revealed a remarkable transformation, with major roads and other spaces brightly illuminated, creating a safer and more welcoming environment for residents.
The solar-powered streetlights, donated by the founder of the AKA Foundation, Hon. Akinjide Kazeem Akinola, are part of the foundation’s ongoing effort to improve access to sustainable lighting across communities in Ona-Ara Local Government Area.
Speaking with our correspondent, residents, community stakeholders, and indigenes of Olode Adetohun commended Hon. Akinola and the AKA Foundation for what they described as a timely intervention.
“We are sincerely grateful to Hon. Akinjide Kazeem Akinola and the AKA Foundation for remembering his ancestral village, Olode Adetohun. These streetlights have changed the outlook of our village at night and have given our people a greater sense of security,” one of the community leaders said.
Another resident noted that the project would encourage commercial and social activities at night, adding that the community had long desired such an intervention.
Traditional and community leaders also appreciated the foundation for extending the project to Olode Adetohun, assuring that the gesture would remain memorable to the people. They offered prayers for Hon. Akinola, asking Allah to continue to guide him, bless his efforts, and grant all his heart’s desires.
Residents also noted that beyond beautifying the community, the solar-powered streetlights are expected to enhance security, reduce the fear of crime at night, and improve the overall quality of life for people living in the village.
