Youths in the Sagamu Local Government Area have petitioned the management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over the worsening electricity supply in the region.
The petition, sent on Wednesday under the umbrella of the Sagamu Youth Association (SYA) and signed by the chairman of the committee on electrical issues, Comrade Bashiru Adewale, expressed frustration at persistent low load allocation and its negative impact on the local economy.
The letter highlighted that the 11KVA feeder serving most parts of Sagamu is classified under “B and E,” a system the youths say is no longer sustainable. Residents and businesses reportedly receive minimal electricity daily, hindering small and medium-scale enterprises and affecting students’ academic activities.
The SYA urged IBEDC to upgrade the feeder from Band E to Band C on a tentative basis, arguing that it would increase guaranteed hours of power supply and provide relief to artisans, entrepreneurs, and residents who currently rely on costly alternative energy sources.
Excerpts from the letter read:
“Over time, residents and business owners have continued to experience inadequate power supply, particularly under the present Band E classification of the 11KVA feeder serving major parts of the town. This has significantly affected economic activities, small and medium-scale enterprises, students, artisans, and the general well-being of our people.
In view of the above, we respectfully request that IBEDC consider upgrading the 11KVA feeder from Band E to Band C on a tentative basis while necessary technical work and transformer upgrades are being carried out. We believe this interim measure will provide some relief to residents and help stabilize socio-economic activities within Sagamu.”
The youths also invited IBEDC officials to a town hall meeting with community stakeholders to discuss challenges, clarify operational issues, and explore sustainable solutions. They assured that the engagement would be conducted safely and in an organized manner, emphasizing that collaboration could strengthen the relationship between IBEDC and the Sagamu community.
