IBEDC Downgrades Obasanjo's Farm From Band A to Band E

By Mohammed Bello Doka

In a move that has left communities reeling, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has downgraded several feeders across different regions, impacting the lives of thousands of residents and businesses. Among the affected areas is the Main Obasanjo Farm, which has been downgraded to Band E, receiving only 7 hours of power supply.

The ramifications of this decision extend beyond Obasanjo Farm, reaching communities throughout Ibadan, Ogun, Kwara, Oyo, and Osun states. From Ibadan's bustling Bank Road to Ogun's GTB Training School, and Kwara's Seminary area, the downgrade has reshaped daily life for countless individuals and enterprises.

In Ibadan, the once vibrant Ami 11KV Feeder, servicing areas like Onireke, Jericho, and Railway Quarters, has been relegated to Band C, offering a mere 12 hours of power. Similarly, the State House 11KV Feeder, serving Ikolaba, Kuye, and other areas, now operates in Band C with just 14 hours of electricity.

The situation is equally dire in Kwara, where the Government House 11KV Feeder, catering to Agba Dam Road and surrounding areas, now provides a mere 9 hours of power, falling into Band D. Meanwhile, the Basin 11KV Feeder, servicing Umaru Audi Road and Gra Ilorin, has plummeted to Band E, granting only 7 hours of electricity.

Ogun State hasn't been spared either, with the Farm 11KV Feeder, crucial for operations at the Main Obasanjo Farm, now categorized under Band E, leaving workers and management grappling with just 7 hours of power supply.

The impact is not limited to residential areas; businesses are also feeling the strain. The Homan 11KV Feeder, servicing companies like Daraju and Eagle Packages in Ogun State, has been downgraded to Band C, forcing businesses to seek alternative power sources to stay operational.

In Osun State, the OSUTH 11KV Feeder, vital for healthcare services, now operates at Band E, with zero hours of power supply, posing serious challenges for medical facilities and patients alike.

The downgrade has sparked outrage among residents and stakeholders, who decry the adverse effects on productivity, livelihoods, and overall well-being. Many are calling for urgent intervention from relevant authorities to address the situation and restore reliable power supply to affected areas.

As communities grapple with the fallout of IBEDC's feeder band downgrades, the need for sustainable solutions and proactive measures to enhance power distribution infrastructure has never been more apparent. Only through concerted efforts and strategic investments can the region hope to overcome its current energy crisis and pave the way for a brighter, more electrified future.