By Editor
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has flagged off the distribution and installation of 30 units of 500kVA transformers to improve electricity supply and enhance rural development in 30 communities across the three senatorial districts of the state.
Speaking at the official flag-off ceremony of phase one of the statewide rural electrification project at the Government House in Lokoja, Governor Ododo described the event as a major step forward in fulfilling his promise to light up communities and empower the people.
“It is with great pride and a profound sense of duty that I flag off the first phase of the distribution and installation of 30 units of 500KVA transformer strategically distributed across the three senatorial districts of our beloved state,” he said.
He explained that the initiative was a direct response to the needs and requests received from communities through the Ministry of Rural and Energy Development, adding that every request was treated with a sense of urgency in line with the mantra of his administration to prioritise the welfare of people, especially those at the grassroots.
Governor Ododo emphasised that the distribution of the 30 transformers under phase one of the project would be guided by fairness and balanced development across the three senatorial districts of the state.
“In the spirit of fairness and equity, I have directed that these 30 transformers be distributed across the three senatorial districts. This ensures that the benefits of this crucial infrastructure project are felt simultaneously and equitably across our state,” he said.
