OGD Writes IBEDC, Demands Solution To Simawa’s Blackout
The former Governor of OGUN State and Senator-Elect of the Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has written to the management of IBEDC concerning the total darkness currently being experienced by Simawa Community and her environment.
In the letter directed to the MD/CEO of IBEDC and titled: SIMAWA AXIS INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY PROJECT – REQUEST FOR YOUR URGENT INTERVENTION Daniel expressed a deep sense of concern and necessity to seek urgent intervention on the subject matter.
Writing further, the former Governor who is also from Sagamu Local Government, said: “Simawa is a large community and a suburb of Sagamu Local Government in Ogun State. The Town is located behind the camp-ground of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). The population is in excess of 50,000 people consisting of various ethnic groups across different tribes of Nigeria while the town has potentials for rapid development”
According to Daniel: “during my ward-to-ward tour of Sagamu Local Government and as the APC Senatorial Candidate for Ogun East, I met with leaders of the various communities within the axis of Simawa town and I was greeted with the pathetic stories of the perpetual darkness enveloping the entire area”
Daniel confirmed that “the community is experiencing rapid development and daily increase in human traffic with influx of new migrants from the Lagos end”
He however expressed sadness that “despite these attractions and the opportunities for growth, the town has remained in perpetual darkness with threats to socio-economic and business survival”
Expressing further concern on the state of affairs at Simawa Community and the other affected environs, Daniel said his people have become “tired of this state of hopelessness”
He further explained that “the community took the bull by the horn and in line with the laid down procedures, opted for an alternative source through the franchising method in which your Management was consulted”
Daniel, who as a Governor of Ogun State gave utmost attention to power generation said in the letter that “in consideration of improving the lives of Nigerians, I have listed the issue of poor power supply across the Country as one of the key areas that will attract my contributions at the Senate”
In appealing to the management of IBEDC, Daniel said “I therefore make a passionate plea that you revisit the applications submitted by the good People of Simawa and with a view to achieve a lasting solution to the lingering power supply to the area”
Daniel ended the letter by urging IBDEC management to rise to the occasion and grant the Simawa Community the request for the permit to switch to the independent power generation option as a lasting solution to the perpetual darkness being experienced by his people.
“I trust in your swift actions believing that this request will be accorded your utmost attention. Please accept the assurances of my esteemed regards”
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