Ogun Govt Sympathises With Ado Odo/Ota Rainstorm Victims, Assures Swift Action In Collaboration With IBEDC

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has expressed its heartfelt sympathy to the victims affected by the recent rainstorm in parts of Sango, Ado Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state.

According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the state government has already initiated contact with the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to expedite the repair of damaged poles.

A team from the state government visited the affected area on Monday, April 22, 2024 to assess the extent of the damage firsthand.

Their primary objective is to coordinate efforts with IBEDC and offer support to the affected residents during this challenging time.

Akinmade noted the cables had not been energized before the destruction, which saved lots of lives.

“Our team went on 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 full restoration of power in Sango Ota before the week runs out.

“The government is not relenting on its effort to make sure that we restore power to Sango Ota and its environs and we can assure the citizens that we are on top on 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”, he posited.

Recall, residents of lyana lyesi, Osuke Town, Egan Road, lyana Ilogbo, Ijaba, Ijagba, Itele, Lafenwa, Singer, Joju, Alishiba, Oju Ore, Tollgate, Eledi, Akeja, Abebi, Osi Round About, Ota Town, Ota Industrial Estate, Igberen, lju, Atan, Onipanu, Obasanjo, Lusada, Arigba, Odugbe, Ado-Odo, Igbesa, Owode. Olokuta, Hanushi, Bamtish Camp Lufiwape, Eltees Farm, August Engineering, Spark Cear Soap Ayetoro, Amazing Grace Oil, Christopher University, Royal Garden Estate were affected by the disaster caused by the rainstorm on Sunday, April 21, 2024.