Osun: Viral Electricity Pole Mounted in Middle of the Road Relocated by Osun Govt
- The Osun state government relocated an electricity pole from the middle of Oduola Street in Osogbo after viral social media attention
- The state's ministry of Works posted before-and-after images, noting the road was a federal lawmaker’s constituency project that ignored engineering standards
- However, Senator Fadeyi said the pole relocation was the responsibility of IBEDC, clarifying it was not included in the project’s bill of quantities
The Osun state government has successfully relocated an electricity pole that had been mounted in the middle of Oduola street, Oke Okanla area of Osogbo, the state capital.
The pole gained attention after a picture of it went viral on social media in recent days.
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Ministry shares before-and-after pictures
The state's ministry of Works and Infrastructure posted images on its official X handle on Wednesday, September 10, showing the road before and after the pole was relocated.
“Osun State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has successfully completed the relocation of an electric pole that is in the middle of Oduola Street road, Oke Okanla, Osogbo,” the ministry said.
The ministry added that the road was constructed not by the state government but as part of a constituency project facilitated by a federal lawmaker, Senator Ajagunla Olubiyi Fadeyi, Vanguard reported.
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“This road was facilitated and constructed by a Federal Lawmaker as a constituency project but didn’t follow the engineering standards and specifications that the ministry is known for,” it clarified.
Senator defends responsibility of IBEDC
Senator Fadeyi, who was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but recently left the party, said the relocation of the pole was the responsibility of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).
In a post on X, he noted,
“My attention has been drawn to a viral picture of a road facilitated in my constituency. It’s on record that the last time the road was constructed was in 1988. Since then, no government has ever seen any reason to construct it. Also, the relocation of electricity poles was not in the bill of quantities and should be done by the IBEDC.”
Clarifying the project’s scope
As reported by The Cable, following public backlash, Senator Fadeyi added further clarification:
“The Oduola Street road has endured neglect for over 27 years, and it is crucial to clarify the improvements being made.
"We want to make it clear that the relocation of electricity poles was not included in the bill of quantities for this project. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to manage the relocation of this pole, especially as residents consistently pay their electricity bills.”
The relocation has now removed the hazard from the road, allowing safer access for motorists and pedestrians in the area.
Osun govt honours puff-puff seller
Legit.ng previously reported that Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun state, gave a government appointment to a young street puff-puff seller identified as Oluwatosin Adejumo to be one of the chefs at the government house in Osogbo, the state capital
The governor announced the development in a social media post on Friday, September 5, adding that it was a fulfilment of its earlier promise to Adejumo.
Source: Legit.ng
