We may live in darkness’, residents lament fallen poles

Residents in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State are facing difficulties due to fallen electric poles and installations caused by heavy rainfall. The aftermath of the rainfall led to heavy traffic, posing a danger to road users and causing a blackout in the area.

The residents expressed concern about the impact of the fallen poles on electricity supply in the area. They fear that the repairs may take a long time, leading to weeks of blackout. This situation will have a significant impact on businesses in the area, as many rely on electricity to operate. Shop owners and business operators are worried about the loss of revenue and the potential delay in repairs.

The residents have appealed to the distribution companies to fix the broken poles as soon as possible to restore electricity to the area. They are also concerned about the quality of the poles that were recently erected, suggesting that poor quality materials may have contributed to the damage.

The spokesperson for the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) assured the affected customers that power would be restored, but it may take some time to fix all the damage caused by the rainfall. The repair work will be done in phases, with some areas expected to receive power supply sooner than others.

It is important for the government and the distribution companies to prioritize the repair of the broken poles to ensure that the residents have access to electricity. The residents are hopeful that the repairs will be carried out efficiently and that power supply will be restored soon.

Overall, the fallen electric poles have caused inconvenience and disruptions for the residents of Ado-Odo/Ota. The situation highlights the need for proper infrastructure maintenance and preparedness for extreme weather conditions to prevent such incidents in the future.