Ikeja Electric said it had spent over N150m to carry out major rehabilitation work at Ogudu Injection Substation in a bid to improve power supply in its network, especially at Ojota, Ogudu, Soluyi, Gbagada, Alapere, Oriola and environs.
The company said in a statement that the rehabilitation became necessary as a result of frequent breakdown occasioned by obsolete equipment at the substation, which most times led to serious load shedding and power outages in the areas.
The Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Felix Ofulue, said, “All the switch gear panels and cables were completely replaced with new ones to ensure stable and quality power from the injection station.
“So, with this upgrade, all the outgoing 11KV feeders can now be loaded at the same time to give supply to all the communities within the coverage areas, unlike in the past when the feeders could not be energised at the same time.”
According to him, other projects are ongoing at different locations to ensure improved power supply across the company’s network.
“We have Ayobo dual 33KV lines, which is expected to improve power supply to Igando, Ijegun and Ikotun; and we have the Abule-Iroko 33KV line, which when completed will also improve power supply to Abule-Egba. All efforts are on top gear to ensure the completion of these projects,” Ofulue said.
While appreciating the understanding and cooperation of the communities that experienced outage during the rehabilitation work, he urged residents to promptly respond to payment of electricity bills to enable the company to sustain effective maintenance of equipment for excellent service delivery.
