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Oyo State Targets 500 Megawatts of Energy Generation by 2027

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The Oyo State government, under the leadership of Governor 'Seyi Makinde, has set a ambitious goal to generate 500 megawatts of energy before 2027. Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, has revealed that the present administration has been working tirelessly to put in place the necessary legal frameworks, policies, and infrastructure to achieve this goal. The state has made significant progress in the energy sector, with the Light-up Oyo Project, SMART LED Solar Street Light project, Hybrid Independent Power Project, and provision of mini grids across the state contributing to the transformation of the night economy and security of the state. The commissioner also highlighted the proposed Ibadan Gas Distribution Project, which is expected to further address the energy deficit in the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Oyo State government aims to generate 500 megawatts of energy before 2027.
  • The state has been putting in place the necessary legal frameworks, policies, and infrastructure to achieve this goal.
  • The Light-up Oyo Project has transformed the night economy and security of the state.
  • The SMART LED Solar Street Light project, Hybrid Independent Power Project, and provision of mini grids across the state have contributed to the state's energy development.
  • The proposed Ibadan Gas Distribution Project is expected to further address the energy deficit in the state.
  • The government has made significant progress in the energy sector, including the execution of the second phase of the Light-up Oyo Project, covering 223.48km, which has been executed up to 75 percent.
  • The state has provided solar power to about 21 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) and installed transformers in many communities across the state.
  • The state is focused on institutional reforms and governance; promotion of private-public partnership; developing robust revenue models and developing policies for sustainable energy.
  • The provision of mini grids and the construction of the first phase of the Hybrid Independent Power Project have helped to fully power the Secretariat.

Statistics:

  • 500 megawatts: the target energy generation for Oyo State by 2027.
  • 223.48km: the length of the second phase of the Light-up Oyo Project, which has been executed up to 75 percent.
  • 21 PHCs: the number of Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) that have been provided with solar power.
  • 75 percent: the completion rate of the second phase of the Light-up Oyo Project.
  • Mini grids: the number of mini grids provided across the state, including scores of rural communities.

Sources:

  • The Oyo State government's Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin.
  • The Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Governor's Office Briefing Room, Secretariat, Ibadan.

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