The Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde, announced that he will soon sign the bill to establish the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission.
He made this announcement during the 20th Anniversary celebration of the British American Tobacco (BAT) Ibadan Plant on Tuesday.
Governor Makinde emphasized that achieving energy sufficiency in the state is a top priority for his administration. He also expressed the state’s readiness to work together with BAT’s Ibadan Plant to make significant advancements in achieving energy sufficiency.
He stated, “The state will look forward to working with BAT to improve electricity supply in the state.”
“You are going to be commissioning a 1.4-megawatt solar plant. This is pretty much in line with our aspiration in Oyo State.”
“For us, energy sufficiency is a big part of this administration. When I came in, there was no Energy Ministry, but we now have.”
The Governor mentioned that the state will be building 11 new power plants. Out of these, 10 will be powered by gas, and one will use solar energy. He also commended the company for its contribution to the economic growth of both the state and the country.
