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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a 132kv transmission line and a 132kv/33kv substation worth N8.3 billion at Ode-Erinje in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, ending 15 years of power outage.

Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Niger Delta Development, Engr Abubakar Momoh, stated that the project is a part of the Federal Government’s initiative to promote sustainable development in the Niger Delta region.

He mentioned that the current istration is committed to supplying adequate power to boost the country’s economy.

“We all know that the power supply for human activity is crucial to enhance socio-economic development, increase income to families, create job opportunities, and bring people out of poverty.

“Therefore, the 132kv transmission line has the capacity to generate uninterrupted efficient power transmission as a bridge or power gap and to serve the people of Okitipupa and its environs, which was thrown into darkness for the past 15 years.

“As a result of the commissioning, the scenario will now change to reactivate businesses for the success of our men and women.

“Now that the government has fulfilled its promise, it’s the turn and responsibility of the communities to fulfil their part by continuing to protect this project against vandalism,” he said.

What NDDC is Saying
On his part, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), stated that the project would provide electricity to over 2,000 communities in the Southern district.

Ogbuku mentioned that the project’s objective is to address immediate needs and reconnect Ondo South to the national grid after approximately 15 years without electricity.

He noted that the Initiative also aims to the Federal Government’s efforts in the power sector by enhancing the electricity supply to local communities.

He added that the project would bolster the direct value chain in small and medium-sized enterprises, promote job creation, and thereby stimulate growth and development in Ondo State.

“Our task remains to bridge the infrastructural gaps which have existed for far too long, and create an enabling environment for improved economic activities in the communities and across the Niger Delta,” he said.

Source: https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/tinubu-inaugurates-n8-3-billion-sub-station-in-ondo-communities-after-15-years-without-electricity/?amp=1

No lies those guys suffered over there … dem no dey get light.

A whooping 15 years without electricity?

I don't want this kind of sophistication abeg.

Remove Lagos state, there's no much difference between SW Nigeria and Somalia.

Zonefree:
A whooping 15 years without electricity?

I don't want this kind of sophistication abeg.

Remove Lagos state, there's no much difference between SW Nigeria and Somalia.

There is no region in Nigeria where you won’t have instances like this in some communities.

Below are communities in Anambra, Enugu, and North we no get light.

LegendHero:


There is no region in Nigeria where you won’t have instances like this in some communities.

A hilly community in Ezeagu local government with no name?

ok

Zonefree:

A hilly community in Ezeagu local government with no name?

The name Ugwu-Isiokwe, is on the report. That is why you need to think before you talk.

So you won’t throw stones when you have a glass house.

Zonefree:
A whooping 15 years without electricity?

I don't want this kind of sophistication abeg.

Remove Lagos state, there's no much difference between SW Nigeria and Somalia.

I agreed with you ojare, like the community of Olumbanasa with no road, no electricity, no health care center, no school, since the existence of the community. Soludo had to enter keke napep to reach the community for the first time ever.

Zonefree:
A whooping 15 years without electricity?

I don't want this kind of sophistication abeg.

Remove Lagos state, there's no much difference between SW Nigeria and Somalia.

This Abia community is even worst. 30 years they never see light until 2021.

LegendHero:


The name Ugwu-Isiokwe, is on the report. That is why you need to think before you talk.

So you won’t throw stones when you have a glass house.

Five years ago, bro.

This is 2024, a town in SW without electricity for 15 years. There's no justification for this backwardness.

Zonefree:

Five years ago, bro.

This is 2024, a town in SW without electricity for 15 years. There's no justification for this backwardness.

lol what’s the difference between 2022 and 2024?

Almost all Iboland have multiple communities in darkness. I don’t even know it is this worse. Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia already.

So you can’t power your land that is just as size of Oyo state alone?

Zonefree:

Five years ago, bro.

This is 2024, a town in SW without electricity for 15 years. There's no justification for this backwardness.

Bro, you tried to trow a banter and it backfired immediately, use your tongue to count your teeth and get back to anywhere you crawled out from.

Georgry:


Bro, you tried to trow a banter and it backfired immediately, use your tongue to count your teeth and get back to anywhere you crawled out from.

He got more than he bargained for .

Zonefree:

Five years ago, bro.

This is 2024, a town in SW without electricity for 15 years. There's no justification for this backwardness.

You have bitten more than you can chew..
You don't throw stones while living in a glass house .
I don't think the entire south east region is bigger than ondo and Ekiti state.
Yet, see how your backward region is littered with several communities that have been for yrs .

When you point a one finger @ someone, your remaining fingers will be pointing @ U!

Godfullsam:


You have bitten more than you can chew..
You don't throw stones while living in a glass house .
I don't think the entire south east region is bigger than ondo and Ekiti state.
Yet, see how your backward region is littered with several communities that have been for yrs .

When you point a one finger @ someone, your remaining fingers will be pointing @ U!

Which one is Ondo and Ekiti?? the 5 states in that region fit into Ibadan alone and there'd still be lotta hectares of lands more yet no development

zonefree talking bout SW backward is rather funny cuz what region in the South seem the useless the most if not SE? nothing of usefulness, no development whatsoever and no known tangible resources to help develop Nigeria. that's why I laugh anytime one retard fellow thinks Nigeria cannot survive without the SE and their deluded inhabitants

Very commendable

Nice 👍 one

helinues:
Nice 👍 one

Justiceganduje:
Need a job?

Stop sounding dumb .

You have been lurking around NL since morning yet na me no get job.

Why not even try and comprehend the rubbish statement you keep on repeating ob this forum

Justiceganduje:
I've secured the bag already. I just want to help your life ok.

Imagine Olaoluwa that is known as a notorious beggar on this forum talking about securing a bag. Na charcoal bag you secured?

Oniranu

helinues:


Stop sounding dumb .

You have been lurking around NL since morning yet na me no get job.

Why not even try and comprehend the rubbish statement you keep on repeating ob this forum

I've secured the bag already.

Zonefree:
A whooping 15 years without electricity?

I don't want this kind of sophistication abeg.

Remove Lagos state, there's no much difference between SW Nigeria and Somalia.

and your tribesmen die in motor accident everyday while trying to come to the SW to hawk

Meanwhile, the average Yoruba hates igboland.

Motion without movement.

What will 8.3 billion naira do vs 90 billion for hajj?

This president for Yorubas is really pathetic

LegendHero:
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a 132kv transmission line and a 132kv/33kv substation worth N8.3 billion at Ode-Erinje in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, ending 15 years of power outage.

Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Niger Delta Development, Engr Abubakar Momoh, stated that the project is a part of the Federal Government’s initiative to promote sustainable development in the Niger Delta region.

He mentioned that the current istration is committed to supplying adequate power to boost the country’s economy.

“We all know that the power supply for human activity is crucial to enhance socio-economic development, increase income to families, create job opportunities, and bring people out of poverty.

“Therefore, the 132kv transmission line has the capacity to generate uninterrupted efficient power transmission as a bridge or power gap and to serve the people of Okitipupa and its environs, which was thrown into darkness for the past 15 years.

“As a result of the commissioning, the scenario will now change to reactivate businesses for the success of our men and women.

“Now that the government has fulfilled its promise, it’s the turn and responsibility of the communities to fulfil their part by continuing to protect this project against vandalism,” he said.

What NDDC is Saying
On his part, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), stated that the project would provide electricity to over 2,000 communities in the Southern district.

Ogbuku mentioned that the project’s objective is to address immediate needs and reconnect Ondo South to the national grid after approximately 15 years without electricity.

He noted that the Initiative also aims to the Federal Government’s efforts in the power sector by enhancing the electricity supply to local communities.

He added that the project would bolster the direct value chain in small and medium-sized enterprises, promote job creation, and thereby stimulate growth and development in Ondo State.

“Our task remains to bridge the infrastructural gaps which have existed for far too long, and create an enabling environment for improved economic activities in the communities and across the Niger Delta,” he said.

Source: https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/tinubu-inaugurates-n8-3-billion-sub-station-in-ondo-communities-after-15-years-without-electricity/?amp=1

ok

15 years?

Nice one Mr President.

Zonefree:
A whooping 15 years without electricity?

I don't want this kind of sophistication abeg.

Remove Lagos state, there's no much difference between SW Nigeria and Somalia.

What is wrong with you people.

Good one.

Zonefree:
A whooping 15 years without electricity?

I don't want this kind of sophistication abeg.

Remove Lagos state, there's no much difference between SW Nigeria and Somalia.

I don't even need to ask what tribe you are. It's obvious you are from that tribe that hates on other Nigerian tribes for no just reason yet you flee and desert your own region just to survive in those regions you insult.

LegendHero:
He mentioned that the current istration is committed to supplying adequate power to boost the country’s economy.
“We all know that the power supply for human activity is crucial to enhance socio-economic development, increase income to families, create job opportunities, and bring people out of poverty.
“Therefore, the 132kv transmission line has the capacity to generate uninterrupted efficient power transmission as a bridge or power gap and to serve the people of Okitipupa and its environs, which was thrown into darkness for the past 15 years.
“As a result of the commissioning, the scenario will now change to reactivate businesses for the success of our men and women.

Wait a second...does this then mean that the Okitipupa project is already completed and the people are no longer in darkness, or the people will remain in darkness pending completion of the project? I don't understand this kain reporting!

DMerciful:
Motion without movement.

What will 8.3 billion naira do vs 90 billion for hajj?

This president for Yorubas is really pathetic

Another one with backward thinking. Since the country has rejected your Ibo Presidency scam aka the agulu fraud, you are yet to recover from the loss. Get well soon.

DMerciful:
Motion without movement.

What will 8.3 billion naira do vs 90 billion for hajj?

This president for Yorubas is really pathetic

It's not a new project. Forget about the politics, it was done under Buhari government. What they did was just commissioning which the past government didn't do.

Zonefree:
A whooping 15 years without electricity?

I don't want this kind of sophistication abeg.

Remove Lagos state, there's no much difference between SW Nigeria and Somalia.

U see ur life! That is how u attract hatred to urself and ur tribe. Instead of commenting and leave, jeje , u go enter tribal bashing. Is there any country or state without challenges? , even Dubai' had to send some foreigners away to checkmate the raising insecurity and unemployment rate. There are many homeless and slums in the US and other sophisticated nations. See the exposition about how backwards your region is on the subject matter you are castigating another region for! If the youths could be this inferiorly complexed, then, there is serious issue with the future of this nation.