... Council chairman calls for amicable resolution amidst tension
The Executive Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede, has intervened in the prolonged power outage in some parts of Oshodi as face-of between the officials of the Ikeja Electric and men of the Nigerian Air Force (Sam Ethnan Air Force Base) over disagreement on billing issues reached pick.
Recall that the NAF officers were reported to have vandalized offices and property of the Ikeja Electric on Thursday.
The council chairman, Oloyede who is worried by the situation and difficulty residents are experiencing over the power outage, calls for an amicable resolution between the two parties.
The dispute, which has led to a continued power outage in some parts of Oshodi-Isolo, has significantly impacted residents and businesses in the affected areas.
In light of this, the chairman who is making frantic efforts at ensuring that the issue is resolved amicably, appeals to both parties to prioritize dialogue and mutual understanding to resolve the issue swiftly in the interest of the public.
As a responsive and responsible government, the chairman has taken proactive steps to mitigate the hardship faced by residents by providing generator sets to pump water for residents in the affected communities.
While these palliative measures help ease the situation, the chairman emphasizes that a lasting solution lies in the prompt and peaceful resolution of the dispute. He urges both the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base and IKEDC to work together in good faith to restore power to the affected communities as soon as possible.
He said; "We want to once again urge the officials of IKEDC and Sam Ethnan Air Force Base to reach an amicable resolution to resolve their differences. The continued blackout has greatly affected the livelihood of our people, from traders dealing in frozen foods to salon owners and other businesses within the local government. The power outage has crippled the sources of livelihood of our people.
"It has also put undue pressure on the public health centers and private hospitals within the council area. The health and welfare of our people remain our topmost priority, and we urge both parties to sheath their swords and restore normalcy as soon as possible.”
The Oshodi-Isolo Local Government remains committed to the welfare of its people and will continue to engage relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely restoration of electricity and the prevention of future occurrences.
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