Joseph Tegbe Launches 17.7MW Mini-Grids in Oyo State

The Federal Government has initiated the development of five interconnected mini-grid projects in Oyo State, which will have a combined capacity of 17.7 megawatts. This announcement was made by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the projects.

The mini-grids, named Bola, Jiboye, Molade-Adelubi, Ogo Oluwa, and Sooko-Elega, are designed to improve electricity supply to communities in Akinyele, Ido, Ibadan North, Egbeda, and Lagelu Local Government Areas. The initiative includes a 17.74-megawatt battery energy storage system and aims to enhance access to reliable electricity for households and businesses, reduce reliance on generators, and stimulate economic activities.

Tegbe emphasized that there are no plans to increase electricity tariffs, urging Nigerians to disregard misinformation regarding price hikes. He acknowledged the contributions of the Rural Electrification Agency, Paras Energy and Natural Resources Development Limited, the World Bank, and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, as well as the support from the Oyo State Government and local leaders.