Ogun State is set to experience uninterrupted power supply as a newly constructed Independent Power Plant nears completion. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced that the project, located in Onijanganjangan near Ewekoro, will be ready for commissioning in the next eight weeks.
During an inspection of the 30-megawatt power facility, the governor noted that the initiative is the first phase of the Ogun State Light Up Project. This project aims to provide a steady power supply to major towns and cities across the state, starting with the capital, Abeokuta.
He explained that while Abeokuta requires more than 30 megawatts to meet its full electricity demand, this phase marks the beginning of a larger plan to generate up to 100 megawatts.
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.
“We believe that between two to three weeks, we will begin soft commissioning using diesel while the gas pipelines are being extended to this place. We estimate that between six to eight weeks, the first phase of this power plant will be completed and ready for commissioning,” the governor assured.
