FG begins construction of 17.7MW Oyo mini-grids

The Federal Government has initiated the construction of five interconnected mini-grid projects with a combined capacity of 17.7 megawatts in Oyo State, aiming to enhance electricity access and support businesses in beneficiary communities. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, announced the projects during their groundbreaking ceremony, emphasizing that the initiative would reduce dependence on generators, extend operating hours, and create opportunities for investment and job creation.

The projects, located in Akinyele, Ido, Ibadan North, Egbeda, and Lagelu Local Government Areas, comprise the Bola, Jiboye, Molade-Adelubi, Ogo Oluwa, and Sooko-Elega interconnected mini-grids, supported by a 17.74-megawatt battery energy storage system.

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