The people of Oluyole Local Government as well as Staff of the Council Secretariar are still basking in the euphoria of restoration of electricity supply to the area by the Executive Chairman, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, after years of abandonment in blackout.
After enduring years of persistent blackouts, residents of Idi-Ayunre area and its environs in Oluyole were overjoyed to see their offices and homes illuminated once again.
The much-anticipated electricity supply was restored yesterday September 2, following concerted efforts by the Executive chairman of the Council,Engr. Olatunji, who completed the refurbishment of the power plant that supplies electricity to the area.
Consequent upon the restoration of electricity supply to the Council Secretariat and its environs, ecstatic LG Staff members trouped to the Chairman’s office in celebration as a show of appreciation for what they described as a giant stride geared towards grassroots development.
According to the excited workers, the restoration of electricity to the Council after many years of blackout remains a laudable milestone within just a short period of taking over the reins of power in the the LG.
Mrs. Adekola, the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) chairperson in Oluyole, expressed heartfelt commendations for Engr. Olatunji led administration over its commitment to people’s welfare and grassroots development.
“Engr. Olatunji’s intervention has brought this project back to life, and it will undoubtedly have a positive impact on our community, and the entire LG Secretariat” she said.
In his brief remarks, Engr. Olatunji expressed appreciation for the patience and resilience of Oluyole’s residents and local government staff for the long years of relying solely on power generator as an alternative source of electricity supply at the Council.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after meeting with the LG staff, the Council boss said, “This success belongs to every one of you, it’s a testament to what we can achieve when we work together as a team towards the development of our local government.
“I can assure you that Oluyole local government is fully keyed into the vision of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde in terms of creating all the enablement to accelerate our sustainable economic agenda at the grassroots.
