There was wild jubilation in the ancient town of Ode-Aye in the Okitipupa local government area of Ondo state on Tuesday as light was restored to the community after five years of total blackout.
The Politico observed that residents celebrated Christmas in the town with electricity amidst pomp and peagantry.
Confirming the development to our correspondent, the convener of the group in the forefront of light restoration in Ondo South, Bring Back Our Light (BBOL) Olumide Akinrinola commended the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) for fulfilling their promise.
Managing Director of the Disco, Mrs. Funke Osibodu, who spoke through the Regional Head of BEDC in Ondo and Ekiti States, Mrs. Kunbi Labiyi had on Monday charged the company’s field staff to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that Ode-Aye residents enjoy electricity starting from the 2018 Christmas celebration.
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