The residents of Igboko-Nla and Igbesa communities in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State are increasingly alarmed by the persistent failure of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to provide stable electricity to our communities.
At a time when insecurity has become a national concern, it is disturbing that entire neighborhoods are left in darkness for prolonged periods. Darkness has become a breeding ground for criminal activities, exposing residents, students, business owners, and commuters to avoidable dangers.
Igbesa is a major student-populated community hosting thousands of young Nigerians pursuing higher education. These students already face numerous challenges, yet they are now forced to live under constant fear due to the epileptic power supply that leaves streets, hostels, and surrounding communities vulnerable to criminal elements.
Cases of robbery, theft, harassment, and attacks on residents have become a growing concern. Many students and residents can no longer move freely at night. Businesses are shutting down earlier than usual, while others spend enormous sums on alternative power sources just to survive.
The continued failure of IBEDC to provide reliable electricity is not merely an inconvenience; it has become a serious security issue. A dark community is an unsafe community. Security agencies, community leaders, and residents can only do so much when entire neighborhoods are plunged into darkness for days and weeks.
The economic consequences are equally devastating. Small-scale businesses are struggling, investors are discouraged, and some residents are already considering relocating to safer and better-served areas. This trend threatens the growth and development of our communities.
We therefore call on IBEDC to immediately address the poor power situation affecting Igboko-Nla, Igbesa, and surrounding communities. We also urge the Ogun State Government, relevant regulatory agencies, traditional rulers, and elected representatives to intervene before the situation deteriorates further.
The people of Igboko-Nla and Igbesa deserve safe communities, thriving businesses, and reliable electricity. Access to power is not a privilege; it is an essential service that directly affects security, education, and economic development.
Enough of the darkness. Enough of the excuses. Our communities deserve better.
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