Youths in the Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State has petitioned the management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, over the deteriorating power situation in the region.
The youths under that aegis of Sagamu Youth Association, SYA, in a letter addressed to the IBEDC’s managing director on Wednesday, expressed frustration regarding the persistent inadequate load allocation and its devastating impact on the local economy.
The letter signed by the chairman, committee on electrical issues, Comrade Bashiru Adewale, highlighted that the current “B and E” classification of the 11KVA feeder which serves the majority of the town is no longer sustainable.
He noted that residents and businesses receive minimal daily electricity, lamenting that it has crippled small and medium-scale enterprises and hindered the academic pursuits of students within the community.
They also called for a tentative upgrade of the 11KVA feeder from B and E to Band C, opining that it will increase the guaranteed hours of power supply, providing a much-needed lifeline to artisans and business owners who currently rely on expensive alternative energy sources.
Parts of the letter read, “Over time, residents and business owners have continued to experience inadequate power supply, particularly under the present Band E classification of the 11KVA feeder serving major parts of the town.
“This has significantly affected economic activities, small and medium-scale enterprises, students, artisans, and the general well-being of our people.
“In view of the above, we respectfully request that IBEDC consider upgrading the 11KVA feeder from Band E to Band C on a tentative basis while necessary technical work and transformer upgrades are being carried out. We believe this interim measure will provide some relief to residents and help stabilize socio-economic activities within Sagamu.
“Furthermore, the Sagamu Youths wish to formally invite IBEDC officials to a Townhall Meeting with stakeholders and electricity consumers in Sagamu. The purpose of this engagement is to foster open dialogue, address customers’ concerns, clarify operational challenges, and collectively explore sustainable solutions.”
The youths assured of maximum security and proper coordination, expressing confidence that through collaboration and proactive engagement, they can strengthen the relationship between IBEDC and the Sagamu community.
Sagamu youths petition IBEDC over poor power supply, demand upgrade to Band C
