Students from various tertiary institutions in Ogun State, including Tai Solarin University of Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University, and Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, have voiced their frustration over the inconsistent power supply in their host communities, stating that it disrupts their academic pursuits.
Boluwatife Obaowo, a student at Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo, criticized the inadequate services of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, highlighting the challenges they face in studying during blackouts. He mentioned resorting to charging centers and seeking alternative power sources like solar-powered streetlights and power banks to facilitate their studies.
Similarly, Solagbade Yusuf from Ijagun area of Ijebu-Ode highlighted the prolonged lack of electricity in certain communities, forcing students to rely on torchlights and candles for reading despite health concerns.
Final-year student Okunola Mary lamented the insufficient power supply in school hostels, describing the situation as inconvenient and detrimental to their academic performance.
In response, IBEDC spokesperson Busolami Tunwase attributed the power supply challenges to low grid allocation and vandalism. She assured that the company is working to address these issues, including setting up a transformer repair workshop and collaborating with independent power producers to improve service delivery.
The students urge for urgent intervention to ensure consistent electricity supply, emphasizing its critical importance for their education.
