Abdulrazaq approves 65km overhead line feeders for Kwara communities

By Muyideen Aliyu

The Kwara State Government has approved the construction of a 65 km Lafiagi/Patigi 33 kV overhead electricity line feeder from the Jebba Paper Mills Injection Substation to Bokungi Village, off the Lafiagi/Patigi Road.

Additionally, the rehabilitation of the Jebba/Bacita 33 kV feeder from Bokungi to Gbugbu, along the Lafiagi–Patigi main line in the Edu Local Government Area, was approved.

The project forms part of the government’s unwavering commitment to improving electricity access and strengthening power infrastructure across the state.

This was made known by the State Commissioner for Energy, Engr. AbdulAzeez Kola AbdulGaniy, while speaking on the sidelines of the state government’s approval of the projects.

AbdulGaniy said, “The project underscores the administration’s resolve to provide reliable and sustainable electricity to Lafiagi, Patigi, Gbugbu, Bokungi, and other neighbouring communities.”

According to him, the project will stimulate socio-economic development, improve the quality of life of residents, boost economic activities, and create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state.

He added that access to reliable electricity remains a critical driver of socio-economic development, noting that the project aligns with the vision of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to ensure inclusive development through strategic investments in critical infrastructure.

The Commissioner assured residents that the Ministry would ensure the timely execution of the project in accordance with the required technical standards.

He urged the benefiting communities to cooperate with the contractors and safeguard the infrastructure for the collective benefit of all.