Following the fifth Alteration Bill No. 33, Devolution of Powers (National Grid System) that has been signed into law which will enable states to generate and distribute electricity, Governor Seyi Makind of Oyo State is set to explore the opportunity.
Inaugurating some transformers at Ona-Ara Local Government area of the state on Monday, Makinde said that in the community of states in Nigeria, Oyo State will be number one to attain energy sufficiency.
The 500KVA transformer at Olorunda Ogunsola Community and 300KVA at Idi-Obi area were donated by Chief Dotun Sanusi, the Otun-Apesinola of Ibadanland.
The transformers donated by Sanusi, would serve 15 communities of which eight are under Olorunda Ogunsola, while Idi-Obi has five communities under it.
Makinde appreciated the people of the council for their supports during the last governorship election, saying that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defeated its main opposition with 24,000 votes in the council area.
He commended Sanusi for his immense contributions to the community and the state at large.
