By Christiana Ekpa
The House of Representatives, Tuesday called on the Need to Construct 33/11KVA Injection Sub-station at Igbo-Ora in Ibarapa Central Local government Area and 33/11KVA Injection Sub-station at Igangan in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The House equally mandated the Committees on Appropriations, Finance and Power to include the construction of 33/11kva injection Sub-Station at Igbo-Ora, in Ibarapa Central Local Government and 33/11 KV A injection Substation at Igangan in Ibarapa North Local Government of Oyo State in the 2023 Budget estimates.
The Green Chamber equally mandated the Committees on Appropriations, Finance, Power and Legislative Compliance to liaise with the Budget Office of the Federation, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Power to ensure compliance.
These resolutions were passed sequel to a motion brought by Hon. Muraina. S. Ajibola (PDP, Oyo).
In presenting his motion, the House noted that, Ibarapa Local Government Area of Oyo State is a semi-urban area which serves as the food basket of Oyo state.
The House noted also that, in 2005, the Federal Government adopted the rural electrification policy with the aim of increasing electricity to 90% for rural areas in Nigeria by 2030.
The House said that, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company is responsible for the supply and distribution of electricity to Ibarapa in Oyo State.
Also said that, access to electricity facilitates sustainable economy and social growth in rural or semi-urban areas.
The House is concerned that the electricity supply in the entire Ibarapa land has been epileptic due to poor electrical installations, prompting the people to migrate to the city as a result of the consequent decline socioeconomic activities and access to basic facilities.
