FG begins 17.7MW Oyo mini-grid construction

The Federal Government has commenced construction on five interconnected mini-grid projects in Oyo State to improve electricity access. According to Punch, these projects are located in the Akinyele, Ido, Ibadan North, Egbeda, and Lagelu Local Government Areas. The mini-grids, named Bola, Jiboye, Molade-Adelubi, Ogo Oluwa, and Sooko-Elega, have a combined capacity of 17.7 megawatts.

Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe announced the projects during a groundbreaking ceremony, stating the initiative aims to support businesses, improve electricity supply to households, extend operating hours, and reduce reliance on generators. The initiative includes a 17.74-megawatt battery energy storage system to improve reliability.

Punch reports that Tegbe ruled out plans to increase electricity tariffs and noted the projects are part of the Federal Government’s efforts to expand electricity access under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

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