The Ogun State Government said it was in touch with the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company to ensure the immediate fixing of poles damaged as a result of the rainstorm during Sunday’s downpour in some parts of Sango in Ado Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state.
The rainstorm affected over 30 communities such as lyana lyesi, Osuke Town, Egan Road, lyana Ilogbo, Ijagba, Itele, Lafenwa, Singer, Joju, Alishiba, Oju Ore, Tollgate, Eledi, Akeja, Abebi, Osi Round About, Ota Town, Ota Industrial Estate, among others
The government, in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media, Kayode Akinmade, however, said that a team from the state government was at the affected areas on Monday to ascertain the extent of damage and to know how to engage with IBEDC, as well as sympathising with victims.
Akinmade noted that the cables had not been energised before the destruction, which saved lots of lives.
He said, “Our team went on a physical site inspection of the affected area on Monday to ascertain the extent of the damage and to know how to engage with the IBEDC team.
“We are currently working with the IBEDC team led by the Regional Manager and the Technical Head for the Ogun Region. Some of the less affected feeders have been restored and energized while the clean-up of the most affected areas has already started.
“Most of the poles on the roads have been removed while the remaining will be taken out today (Wednesday). We are working with IBEDC to ensure there will be a full restoration of power in Sango Ota before the week runs out.”
He added that the government will do everything possible within its power to ensure the power supply is restored to Sango Otta.
“The government is not relenting in its effort to make sure that we restore power to Sango Otta and its environs, and we can assure the citizens that we are on top of the matter.
“We, therefore, commiserate with those whose properties were destroyed by the fallen poles, as the government urged those living in the area to remain calm,” the statement added.