Ogun 2027: Yayi promises 24-hour power supply in Abeokuta

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Senator Solomon Adeola, the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Ogun State, has promised 24-hour electricity supply in Abeokuta, the state capital, if elected…

Senator Solomon Adeola, the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Ogun State, has promised 24-hour electricity supply in Abeokuta, the state capital, if elected governor.

Adeola, also popularly known as Yayi, made the pledge on Wednesday at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abeokuta South Local Government Area.

He said his administration would collaborate with relevant agencies to achieve uninterrupted power supply, stressing that the state capital deserved adequate infrastructure and essential facilities.

The senator said providing 24-hour electricity would be a priority, adding that other critical infrastructure needs of Abeokuta South would also receive attention.

He also promised to construct a block of 12 classrooms each at Nawarudeen High School and Anglican High School, Quarry, Abeokuta, among other projects.

Adeola said the development priorities identified by stakeholders would be incorporated into his manifesto and economic blueprint.

According to him, the engagement was designed to obtain direct input from communities to ensure that their needs were adequately reflected in the proposed development agenda.

“No matter how beautiful my manifesto or economic blueprint may be, without incorporating your input, it will not achieve the desired results,” he said.

Adeola said the stakeholders’ recommendations would form part of the working document guiding his administration from its first day in office, if elected.

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