The Ibeju-Lekki Local Government has convened an electricity stakeholders’ dialogue to address persistent power supply challenges affecting communities across the area.
Epe Insights reports that the interactive meeting was hosted by the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. (Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, at the council secretariat in Igando-Oloja.
The forum brought together community leaders, youths and relevant government officials to discuss electricity supply and infrastructure concerns.
The engagement featured the Honourable Commissioner for Energy, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, alongside representatives of the Ministry of Lands and Housing.
The meeting provided residents with an opportunity to raise concerns directly with officials responsible for energy and related infrastructure matters.
Community representatives discussed prolonged power interruptions and infrastructure gaps affecting residents and businesses within the Ibeju-Lekki corridor.
The dialogue was structured as an interactive session rather than a conventional formal meeting.
Residents and community leaders were able to seek clarification on challenges affecting electricity infrastructure and supply.
One of the major issues discussed was the Right of Way required for electricity infrastructure.
Officials from the Ministry of Lands and Housing explained how property encroachments and delays in land clearance approvals can affect the expansion of power transmission infrastructure.
The officials noted that electricity infrastructure requires protected corridors to enable utility companies to undertake construction and expansion work.
Community representatives engaged the officials on ways to address the challenges while taking local interests into consideration.
The discussions also focused on the need for improved coordination among government agencies, local authorities, communities and utility stakeholders.
Olowa said the dialogue was aimed at creating a direct channel through which residents could communicate their concerns to the relevant authorities.
The chairman stressed the importance of listening to residents when planning solutions to challenges affecting communities.
He also highlighted the need for cooperation among government institutions in addressing infrastructure issues.
The interactive nature of the meeting allowed residents to present specific concerns affecting their communities.
Youth representatives also participated in the engagement and contributed to discussions on electricity supply and infrastructure development.
The meeting provided an avenue for stakeholders to examine some of the administrative and infrastructure factors contributing to power challenges.
The Right of Way issue emerged as a significant part of the discussion.
Officials explained that unresolved land and access matters can delay the deployment and expansion of electricity infrastructure.
Residents sought clarification on how such issues could be addressed without undermining legitimate community interests.
The engagement therefore focused on finding practical areas of cooperation between communities and government agencies.
The Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Lands and Housing participated in the discussions on possible solutions.
The local government also expressed its willingness to facilitate communication between residents and the relevant state authorities.
Stakeholders agreed on the importance of continued cooperation in addressing obstacles affecting electricity infrastructure.
The dialogue ended with an understanding among the participating authorities and community representatives to work together on Right of Way challenges.
The stakeholders also emphasised the need for continued communication as efforts to improve electricity infrastructure progress.
Olowa’s administration said the engagement represents part of its efforts to bring government closer to residents.
The chairman has continued to emphasise community participation in addressing local development challenges.
The electricity dialogue also provided an opportunity for the council to ensure that residents’ concerns form part of discussions around infrastructure planning.
For communities along the Ibeju-Lekki corridor, reliable electricity remains important to households, businesses and other economic activities.
Improved power infrastructure is also expected to support industrial, commercial and residential development across the rapidly growing area.
The council therefore sees collaboration with relevant state ministries and other stakeholders as necessary to address the challenges.
The meeting demonstrated the importance of direct engagement between residents and government officials when dealing with complex infrastructure concerns.
It also created an avenue for stakeholders to better understand the administrative requirements surrounding electricity infrastructure projects.
Olowa thanked the participating government officials, community leaders and residents for their contributions to the dialogue.
He expressed the council’s commitment to maintaining communication with relevant authorities on issues affecting the people.
The Ibeju-Lekki Local Government said it would continue to support constructive engagements aimed at improving infrastructure and services.
The electricity stakeholders’ dialogue concluded with a shared commitment to cooperation, transparency and continued community participation.
The council is expected to maintain engagement with relevant authorities as discussions around Right of Way and electricity infrastructure continue.
