In a significant move towards sustainable development, Otunba Timehin Adelegbe, the member representing Owo/Ose Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has officially launched the distribution of 3,000 solar-powered streetlights across communities in Owo and Ose.
The flag-off ceremony, held in Owo, brought together a distinguished gathering of traditional rulers, political leaders, religious figures, and residents, who celebrated the initiative as a beacon of progress and responsive leadership.
Represented by former Chief of Staff to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Gbenga Ale, Hon Adelegbe highlighted the project’s commitment to improving lives through innovation and inclusive development.
He emphasized that the solar streetlights would serve as essential public goods, illuminating dark streets, deterring crime, and stimulating nighttime commercial activity.
“When there is light everywhere, it reduces crime to the barest minimum,” he stated. “Electricity supply has been unreliable, but this project will illuminate our communities and enhance safety.”
Hon Adelegbe described the solar lights as symbols of hope, security, and progress.
He assured the community that Owo and Ose would remain visible on the federal government’s development agenda, declaring, “Our constituency will not be forgotten. I am in Abuja to deliver results.”
He urged residents to protect the streetlights, ensuring they serve their intended purpose. The Olowo of Owo,
The Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbagesin Ogunoye, expressed gratitude for the initiative, calling it a transformative step towards improving the quality of life in both rural and urban areas.
The Olowo represented by the Olupeme of Upeme Kingdom, commended the federal lawmaker for being alive to his responsibilities.
Hon Adelegbe’s solar streetlight project is part of a broader series of constituency efforts aimed at promoting tangible, people-oriented development in education, healthcare, security, and infrastructure.
In Owo Local Government, the first batch of beneficiaries includes several prominent leaders such as Barr. Kola Olawoye, Chief Tunde Olaposi, Omolola Adedugba, Engr. Arigbede, Pastor O.O. Johnson, and Olori Olagbegi Aina, among others.
The installation will also cover places of worship like the Celestial Church, C.A.C Number 1, The Apostolic Church, and key security offices such as the Owo A & B Division Police Stations, Civil Defense offices, NDLEA Office, and various security posts across communities like Isuada, Iyere, and Usho.
Traditional institutions, including Asuada Palace, Oluyere Palace, Olupenmen Palace, Olose Palace, Alamurin Palace, and the Alale Palace, are also set to benefit from the solar lighting installations.
Extensive Coverage in Ose Local Government
Similarly, in Ose Local Government, the project will light up multiple towns and villages including Ifon, Idoani, Imeri, Idogun, Ijagba, Imoru, Ute, and Arimogija.
Over 25 farming camps such as Iwoye, Ade, Daji, Otaloro, Asara, Abusoro, and Arimogija Camps are listed to benefit, a move that will drastically improve night-time safety and ease movement within these agrarian communities.
The project will illuminate numerous churches and mosques across the constituency, including:
St. David’s Anglican Church, Efirin Afo
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Idoani
C.A.C Oke Isegun, Ifon
Celestial Church of Christ, Okeluse
Spirit of Truth Gospel Church, Ijagba
Emure Mosque and Uso Mosque
Traditional rulers are not also left out, as eight palaces in Ose LGA, including Alaani Palace, Olufon Palace, Onimeri Palace, and Olukaro Palace, have also been listed for installation.
Support for Security Agencies, All police divisions, Amotekun offices, Civil Defense commands, FRSC posts, and NDLEA offices across the two local governments will be equipped with solar-powered streetlights to aid night operations and enhance safety.
The gesture is also extended the gesture to leaders of non-indigene communities, including the heads of Hausa, Igbo, Ebira, Idoma, and Igarra groups in Owo to ensure that every resident benefits regardless of origin or religion.
