Osun Election: Oyebamiji flags off 500 solar street lights in Iwo

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has commenced the distribution of 500 solar-powered street lights in Iwo as part of a rural electrification initiative.

The project, tagged “Light Up Osun,” was flagged off on Wednesday, with Oyebamiji represented by his wife, Dr. Sekinat Oyebamiji.

She said the initiative was aimed at improving security, boosting economic activities and providing illumination for rural communities across the state.

According to her, the project reflects Oyebamiji’s commitment to grassroots development and improving the living conditions of residents in rural areas.

She said Iwo was selected as the pilot location for the initiative, adding that the project would later be extended to other towns and communities across Osun State.

The Head of Media and Publicity Committee of the APC Campaign Council, Remi Omowaiye, said the initiative was the first phase of a broader rural electrification programme that would be expanded across the state.

Omowaiye explained that solar street lights and poles had already been procured for installation in villages and other rural communities.

He said the project was part of Oyebamiji’s plan to support the implementation of the Electricity Act in Osun State and promote improved access to sustainable electricity.

“This is a pilot scheme targeted at rural areas. In the first phase, we are installing about 500 solar lights as part of our plan for the implementation of the Electricity Act and to improve electricity access across the state,” he said.

Omowaiye added that the project was solely funded by Oyebamiji, who had directed that the installations commence immediately.

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