MON MARCH 24 2025-theGBJournal| ”As part of our commitment to enhancing power supply in Ogun State, we are working with the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) to take over the 9-megawatt hydro power plant at the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority,” the Ogun State Governor, Dr. Dapo Abiodun announced on Sunday.
Governor Abiodun said the facility, which has remained largely underutilized since its commissioning in 1983, will be revived to contribute meaningfully to our state’s energy needs.
”Our plan is to integrate the hydro power plant with the 30-megawatt gas-fired plant in Onijanganjangan, ensuring a balanced energy mix that will boost electricity supply across the state.”
He said under his administration’s Ogun State Light Up Project, they are establishing power plants in Abeokuta, Ijebu, Remo, and Yewa, ”and this hydro facility will further support our vision for improved energy infrastructure.”
Beyond power generation, he said his administration is also focused on maximizing the agricultural potential of the River Basin.
”With its vast land and access to water for irrigation, the area is well-suited for farm clusters and year-round food production, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Food Initiative. Additionally, it provides an ideal location for cattle farming and other agribusiness ventures.
We remain committed to ensuring that this long-abandoned project is fully optimized for the benefit of our people. As part of our efforts, we will also investigate the causes of perennial flooding in Isheri to implement lasting solutions. Our administration continues to prioritize initiatives that drive sustainable development in Ogun State.”
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