In a bold step toward sustainable development and safer communities, the lawmaker representing Owo/Ose Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Timehin Adelegbe, has launched the distribution of 3,000 solar-powered streetlights across the two local governments.
The flag-off ceremony, held in Owo on Thursday, drew traditional rulers, community leaders, political stakeholders, religious figures, and residents who described the initiative as a timely intervention that would boost security and revive nighttime economic activities.
Speaking through Gbenga Ale, former Chief of Staff to the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Hon. Adelegbe said the project was conceived to tackle the twin challenges of insecurity and poor electricity supply that have long plagued the region.
“When there is light everywhere, it reduces crime to the barest minimum,” he said. “Electricity supply has been unreliable, but this project will illuminate our communities and enhance safety.”
He said the solar streetlights represent hope, security, and progress, assuring constituents that Owo and Ose would continue to receive federal attention.
“Our constituency will not be forgotten. I am in Abuja to deliver results,” he said.
The Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye III—represented by the Olupeme of Upeme Kingdom—commended the lawmaker for prioritising the welfare of his people, describing the initiative as transformative for both rural and urban dwellers.
Extensive Coverage Across Communities
The first phase of installations in Owo Local Government will benefit key leaders and institutions including Barrister Kola Olawoye, Chief Tunde Olaposi, Omolola Adedugba, Engr. Arigbede, Pastor O.O. Johnson, and Olori Olagbegi Aina.
Places of worship such as C.A.C Number 1, The Apostolic Church, Celestial Church, and several security formations including the Owo A & B Division Police Stations, Civil Defense, NDLEA offices, and Amotekun posts will also be illuminated.
Major palaces slated for installation include the Asuada, Oluyere, Olupenmen, Olose, Alamurin, and Alale palaces.
Ose Local Government Also Benefiting
In Ose LGA, the solar streetlights will connect major communities such as Ifon, Idoani, Imeri, Idogun, Ijagba, Imoru, Ute, and Arimogija.
More than 25 farm settlements—including Ade Camp, Iwoye, Daji Camp, Otaloro, Abusoro, and Arimogija Camps—will receive installations aimed at improving night-time mobility and reducing the risk of attacks on farmers.
Churches and mosques such as 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 are also on the list.
Traditional rulers in Ose—including the Alaani, Olufon, Onimeri, and Olukaro of Idoani—will equally have their palaces illuminated.
Boost for Security Agencies and Non-Indigenes
All police divisions, FRSC units, Civil Defense posts, Amotekun offices, and NDLEA formations across the constituency are included in the project to aid night operations and strengthen security response.
Adelegbe also extended the gesture to non-indigenous communities, including Hausa, Igbo, Ebira, Idoma, and Igarra leaders in Owo, underscoring that the project is for the benefit of every resident regardless of origin or faith.
Residents described the intervention as one of the most far-reaching constituency projects in recent times.
