BRAVO AS EKITI’s INDEPENDENT POWER PLANT (IPP) KICKS OFF WITH TEST RUN…see details
The Ekiti State IPP has commenced operations with a successful test run. The IPP has been tested successfully for 2 weeks, distributing 700 kW out of the total 3.5 megawatt capacity, leaving room for expansion.
The IPP project was initiated by the previous administration led by Dr @kfayemi & completed by Governor @biodunaoyebanji. This initiative aims to address the shortage of electricity supply in the state & reduce sole dependence on the national grid for electricity generation.
The power generation concept, under PPP, involves an electricity generation firm, Fen-Church Power Nigeria Ltd, building the power plants and generating electricity sold to the state for consumption. Private entities can participate on a willing buyer, willing seller basis.
The independent power arrangement will guarantee power supply to essential public facilities, including the Ekiti State Teaching Hospital, Ekiti State University, identified primary and secondary healthcare centers, streetlights along major roads & booster stations, among others.
The IPP offers 24-hour uninterrupted power supply, making it a reliable source of electricity for individuals & organizations. The project includes underground distribution networks, substations, Ring Main Units (RMUs), & multiple generating sets, with room for further expansion.
The project aims to promote industrialization, socio-economic development, and good governance in the state while reducing costs and environmental pollution by replacing generators for public facilities.
The government has also restored electricity to areas such as Ekiti East and Gbonyin (Ayekire) LGAs after 15 years of blackout. Additionally, the tourism hub in Ikogosi, Erijinyan, and Ipole-Iloro has been reconnected to the national grid after nearly two decades of power outage.
The government prioritises stable electricity supply across the state to support the growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and boost the local economy.
The Government of Ekiti State continues to lead as a model sub-national government with a commitment to creating an attractive destination for work, living, and investment.