Orimerunmu: Ogun community plagued by 20 years of darkness

Orimerunmu, a community in Ogun State, has been living in perpetual darkness for the past 20 years. The residents, who include welder Basiru Gbada, face daily struggles as they grapple with inadequate infrastructure and unreliable electricity supply. Gbada, who has lived in the community since 2006, recalls the early days when the community had steady electricity, but it has since deteriorated significantly.

He and other residents have lodged complaints with the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, but no solution has been found. The lack of reliable power supply has forced Gbada and other residents to invest in alternative sources of light, such as solar power systems and generators, which are expensive and unpredictable. Catherine, a trader who has resided in the area for nearly a decade, also experienced the effects of the power crisis, stating that the erratic electricity supply crippled her business.

The lack of proper infrastructure in Orimerunmu has become a source of frustration and hopelessness for its residents, who continue to struggle with inadequate amenities.