By Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo

Osun State Government has completed processes to ensure immediate restoration of electricity to the seven notable communities of Ife-North Local Government area that have been in total darkness for eight months.
The residents of the areas showered encomiums on Governor Gboyega Oyetola for always meeting them at the point of their needs.
The residents who trooped out en masse upon sighting government officials who had come to Moro, site of the electricity sub-station, to assess the damaged facilities for immediate repair, commended government for its commitment to the people’s welfare and well-being.
This is even as Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, said the gesture has rekindled the collective hope of the people of the areas who had been in darkness for about eight months.
The move to restore of electricity was in compliance with the Governor’s directive to release funds to refurbish the damaged electricity facilities.
Speaking, Apetumodu appreciated the state government for coming to their aid, saying the gesture would help to stimulate commercial activities in the areas.
In their remarks, Chief Agbekoya Akinsola; Mrs Oyedele Morenikeji and Mr. Rufus Olayiwola, extolled the government for the good gesture just as they assured the Governor of their votes and continued support and loyalty.
Addressing journalists during the facility assessment tour to the 7.5MVA 33/11KV sub-station in Moro, the Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy, Dr. Amidu Tadese disclosed that the Governor had given a matching order to restore electricity having released required funds needed to fix it.
Tadese, who sympathised with the residents of the affected communities, noted that the repair would be delivered in record time of five to six weeks as projected by the contractor.
“This money has been released and paid into the account of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) that is going to ensure the restoration and management of the facilities.
Also, a member of Osun House of Assembly representing Ife-North State Constituency, Hon. Tunde Olatunji, lauded Governor Oyetola, for taking the welfare of his constituents as priority.