Governor AbdulRazaq Approves Purchase of New Transformer for Igbaja

By Damilola Adedokun

…To Procure Six Transformers for Oro-Ago Communities

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the purchase of new transformer for Igbaja in Ifelodun local government.

The Alliance Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives Candidate for Offa/Ifelodun/Oyun Federal Constituency in the  2027 general elections, Dr Rafiu Ajakaye disclosed via a social media post on Friday.

He said the Governor approved the purchase of 5MVA, 33/11 KV power transformer to address electricity challenge facing Igbaja community.

His words: “In my recent engagements with our (APC) party stakeholders in Igbaja on September 15 and again on September 28, I mentioned to them that H.E. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the tender process to purchase a new power transformer and the accessories required to fix the electricity issue in the community. I am excited to announce that the contract for the purchase of 5MVA, 33/11 KV power transformer has now been approved.

“On behalf of our people, I thank His Excellency for this new gesture, coming after his previous interventions on similar electricity issues in Igbaja.

“I am also happy to note that the Governor has similarly approved a contract for the procurement and installation of 6 Nos. distribution transformers for the upgrade of the existing 11KV network to 33KV in Oro Ago Kingdom. This will address the power issues in Oro Ago and adjoining communities.”

Ajakaye hinted that he is also working with community stakeholders and
IBEDC on how to resolve related matters in Oke Ode and Ile Ire.

He acknowledged the efforts of Ifelodun local government Chairman, Hon. Femi Yusuf and other leaders in tackling the power supply challenges.