Aiyedatiwa assures enabling environment for investors in power sector
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said he would not relent in creating an enabling environment for investors in the Power Sector of the state.
The Governor made this known at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of LINC Power Energy’s 5 MegaWatts Independent Power Plant, at Ondo City, where he was represented by the Special Adviser on Power, Engr. (Dr) Johnson Alabi.
Aiyedatiwa noted that the Groundbreaking ceremony was yet another historic milestone in the collective drive towards energy security and economic development of the state.
“Electricity is the backbone of development; No community can achieve true socio-economic prosperity without a reliable and sustainable power supply in which this project will address by driving industries/businesses; enhancing education, healthcare delivery and technological drive, thereby reducing dependence on expensive and polluting alternative power sources like diesel generators, thus improving the quality of life for our people”.
“The recent Electricity Act Amendment by the Federal Government which now allows states to regulate their electricity markets has opened up unprecedented opportunities. For too long, our dependence on the nation grid has slowed down our progress, as erratic power supply and inadequate infrastructure has left many of our communities in darkness; Today, we are witnessing the future, whereby Ondo town takes control of its own power generation and distribution”.
He implored all stakeholders to ensure to commit supporting the project to completion, so that its benefits would reach every household, business and institution in Ondo State.
Earlier, the Project Facilitator, Mr Olumbe Akinkugbe, hinted that the vision of the project started over five years ago spurred by the need to provide accessible power for businesses and residents, as well as to give back to his hometown, gave rise to the project.
LINC Power Director, Mr. Tunde Adetunji, disclosed that the Gas fired Power Plant would initially start with 5MW and scalable up to 20MW. Adding that over 200 direct jobs would be created for hardworking residents of the town and further empower local communities, boost the economy and improve their living standard.
