By Akeem Abas
Residents of Ibarapa zone in Oyo South now enjoy improved night mobility, thanks to solar-powered streetlights installed by Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) across three local governments.
The solar project aims to enhance safety, stimulate local economies, and address infrastructure needs in Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa North, and Ibarapa East, covering several wards and underserved communities.
In Ibarapa Central, installations were done in Ita Abass to Imeleke Chalet, Igboora (Ward 5 & Ward 6), Olokodo area, Igboora (Ward 9) and Famadex Road, Idere (Ward 1).
In Ibarapa North, the solar streetlights were installed from AUD axis to Odo Eran, Igangan(Ward 4), Ayete’s Ward 2 got installations from C&S Church to Odo Ide and Oluwafin Street, Ikogba Downward, Tapa (Ward 9).
In Ibarapa East, the solar streetlights were installed at Alhaji Oyedepo Street, New Eruwa and Obadara Street, Orita Eruwa in Ward 5 and Sango-Alariya road in Ward 6 all in Eruwa.
Also in Lanlate, the installation were done from Isale Togun Wayside hotel road through Olorunsogo to Akorede junction (Ward 8) in Lanlate.
The streetlight project joins other interventions by Senator Alli, such as youth empowerment, educational programme, agriculture, healthcare and provision of other infrastructure.
These efforts reflect the lawmaker’s drive for inclusive, impactful representation across Oyo South Senatorial District.
With this installation, Senator Alli has shown that focused, grassroots leadership fosters development.
Speaking on the development, Senator Alli reiterated his commitment to equitable resource distribution, saying the lights symbolises safety, empowerment and inclusion. It is a promise made and fulfilled.
Senator Alli emphasised that every community deserves attention and that Ibarapa remains vital.
The lawmaker said that the zone would soon witness the implementation of more developmental projects.
He listed some of the upcoming projects to include healthcare centres, boreholes, construction and renovation of schools and several others aimed at improving the living standards of the people.
