65KM Lafiagi–Patigi Electricity Project: Lafiagi Elders Forum Commends KWSG for Timely Intervention

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The Lafiagi Elders Forum has commended the Kwara State Government for approving the construction of the 65km Lafiagi–Patigi 33KV overhead electricity line feeder, describing the project as a timely intervention that will enhance socio-economic development in Lafiagi, Patigi and other benefiting neighbouring communities.

It will be recalled that on Friday, 31st July 2026, the Kwara State Government approved the construction of the 65km Lafiagi–Patigi 33KV overhead electricity line feeder from the Jebba Paper Mills Injection Substation to Bokungi Village, Gbugbu and other neighbouring communities, as part of efforts to improve electricity supply and stimulate economic activities across the State.

The Commissioner for Energy, Engr AbdulAzeez Kola AbdulGaniy said this today while speaking during a courtesy visit by the Lafiagi Elders Forum to the Ministry of Energy, at the Ministry’s conference hall.

Engr AbdulGaniy reiterated the State Government’s commitment to the successful implementation of the project.
The Commissioner disclosed that the project is expected to be completed within 14 weeks after mobilisation, covering 65km overhead line feeder from Jebba paper mills, Bokungi Village, Rehabilitation of Jebba/ Bacita 33KV feeder, Patigi, Gbugbu and other neighboring Communities.

He explained that stakeholder and community engagement meetings would be organised with the contractor and relevant communities, particularly to address security and other issues that may arise during the execution of the project.

Engr. AbdulAzeez urged the people of Lafiagi and other benefiting communities to cooperate with the contractor and ensure the safety of personnel working on the project.

He assured the elders that all benefiting communities would be adequately catered for, stressing that the intervention was designed to address the longstanding electricity needs of the people and support the socio-economic development of the area.

Earlier, the Kwara State Commissioner for Youth Development, Ambassador Ndanusa Usman Shehu, commended the Lafiagi Elders Forum for the appreciation visit and for recognising the administration’s interventions in the community.

Amb. Ndanusa said “the electricity project is a significant intervention that would positively impact the socio-economic development of Lafiagi by creating a more conducive environment for businesses, innovation and youth enterprise”.

In her remarks, the Commissioner for Social Development, Dr. Mariam NnaFatima Imam, urged the people of Lafiagi to continue to support and engage constructively with the State Government, noting that community ownership and cooperation are essential to the successful implementation and sustainability of government projects.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Lafiagi Elders Forum, Justice Adams Idris (Rtd.), commended the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

In his words, “this is a timely intervention through the extension of electricity to Lafiagi and its neighbouring communities”.

He also expressed the willingness of the forum to work hand in hand with the contractor and the Ministry of Energy to ensure the successful implementation and completion of the project.

Present at the meeting were: the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Mr. Olaitan Afolabi; Director Personnel Finance and Supply; Mallam Adam Muhammed Yakub and Director Electrical Engineering; Engr. Fisayo Dada.

Others are Madami of Lafiagi, Mallam Aliyu Manzum, Galadima Lafiagi Alh Abubakar Yaya Isa, among others. 


Rukayat Abdulhameed 
Press Secretary 
Kwara State Ministry of Energy
08166714455

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