- The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that an independent power plant would provide 24 hours of uninterrupted electricity to most parts of the 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 use diesel as a backup in case of disruption in the supply of gas.
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that an independent power plant which would provide 24 hours of uninterrupted electricity to most parts of the state, especially Abeokuta, the State capital, would be ready for commissioning in the next eight weeks.
Abiodun, who stated this after inspecting the 30 megawatts power plant located at Onijogangan near Ewekoro, 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 of power generation that will take care of Abeokuta.
Abiodun stated, “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.”
He noted, “I have seen the control room; I have seen the turbines; I have seen that we will be responsible for ensuring that the gas is compressed. We have seen the gas pipelines that will be completed between three to six weeks. The gas compressor is there, and there is a diesel tank as well.”
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 use diesel as a backup in case of disruption in the supply of gas.