The Lawmaker representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly has commended the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde for ensuring reliable and stable power supply across the State Secretariat and its environs while urging the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company to find a lasting solution to epileptic power supply that has become a nightmare for the people of the State and having affect on economic activities.
Adeola made this known at the Plenary held yesterday at the State House of Assembly.
This was part of the resolves following a motion sponsored by the lawmaker representing Iseyin Itesiwaju State Constituency, Hon. Bamidele Adeola .
The motion titled “Need for Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company ( IBEDC ) to build sustainable good customers service relationship for a seamless discharge of their duties towards steady supply of Electricity in the State” revealed that Sustainable electricity supply is a fundamental driver of economic progress, hence Government and policymakers must invest in power generation, grid expansion and renewable energy sources to ensure long – term economic development.
The Lawmaker described efforts of Gov. Makinde as renewed hope to a journey of stable power supply across the State in no distance time.
“This cornerstone of economic development through renewable energy sources is the guilding philosophy of Governor Seyi Makinde’s Government towards achieving steady power supply in Oyo State.”
“The steady supply we are enjoying presently in the State Secretariat and its environs is a clear testimony to a journey of stable power supply across the State in no distance time”
Hon. Adeola noted that it’s important that the effort of the Government be emulated and complemented by IBEDC in Oyo State by redirecting its attention towards renewable energy sources for the esteemed customers.
He observed that there is lack of adequate information on some of the major activities of IBEDC that have direct impact on the customers such as electricity billing, power rationing , and disconnection, metres availability and Distribution, provision of transformers and installations amongst other services being rendered by IBEDC in the State.
“The communication gap has led to many unresolved issues and avoidable fracas between IBEDC and its customers on estimated billing, non – availability of pre – paid metres for interested customers and installation of transformers single handedly purchased by an individual or communities which is supposed to be the responsibility of IBEDC.” The motion stated.
The House has however directed its Standing Committee on Energy to invite all the stakeholders and engage them in meaningful dialogue that will pave ways for lasting solution on power epidemic in Oyo State and report back within two weeks of the plenary.