Ogun State to Take Over 9MW Hydro Power Plant for Improved Power Supply
Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced plans for Ogun State to take over the 9-megawatt hydro power plant at the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority. Speaking during an inspection of the facility, he stated that his administration is working with the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) to finalize the process. The integration of this hydro plant with the 30-megawatt gas-fired plant in Onijanganjangan will help create a balanced energy mix to improve electricity supply across the state.
The governor emphasized that the abandoned facility, commissioned in 1983, represents untapped renewable energy, which his administration is committed to revitalizing. A technical assessment will be conducted in the coming weeks to determine how to restore the plant as part of the Ogun State Light Up Project, which includes power plants in Abeokuta, Ijebu, Remo, and Yewa.
In addition to power generation, Governor Abiodun highlighted plans to transform the surrounding land into farm clusters, leveraging the available water resources for irrigation and year-round food production. This aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Food Initiative, and the area will also be explored for cattle farming and other agribusiness opportunities.
He commended the vision behind the project but noted that, like many federal initiatives, it has not been fully optimized. His administration is determined to change this by ensuring the facility benefits the people of Ogun State. He also addressed concerns about flooding in Isheri, stating that the government will investigate the actual causes and implement appropriate solutions.
