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URGENT: Ora Community Seeks Assistance For Transformer Energization After Yearlong Blackout
Ora community is seeking assistance for transformer energization after a yearlong blackout.
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Ora Community, particularly in Phase I & II, have endured a blackout for over a year.
Initially, the transformer needed maintenance, and funds were raised by the community.
However, the transformer eventually broke down completely, requiring the purchase of a new one.
In response, residents contributed 5,000 Naira per household in a collective effort to restore power. Despite their efforts, the community remained in darkness, severely affecting daily life.
The lack of electricity hindered education, business operations, and basic household activities.
The prolonged power outage also impacted health and safety, rendering medical equipment unusable and disrupting essential services.
Residents faced increased hardships and frustration, with no clear solution in sight.
Their determination to resolve the issue was evident, but their resources were limited, leaving the community in a prolonged state of limbo.
In a stroke of goodwill, a community member managed to secure a 300KVA transformer from the Lagos State Government.
This brought a glimmer of hope to the beleaguered residents. However, a new financial burden emerged when the Community Development Association (CDA) engaged a contractor who quoted 2 million Naira to energize the transformer.
This amount was beyond the community’s reach. Residents rallied once again to raise the necessary funds, and the contractor eventually reduced the amount to 1.1 million Naira.
Despite this reduction, many households struggled to contribute. The ongoing financial demands took an emotional and economic toll on the community.
Despite their best efforts, the funds remained insufficient. The situation left the community in a state of limbo, with frustration growing as the blackout continued.
The prolonged outage severely affected the community’s economy and overall well-being.
KEY POINTS:
– Duration of Blackout: Over a year without electricity.
– Initial Contribution: Funds were initially raised for maintenance and replacement of the old transformer.
– Government Intervention: A new 300KVA transformer facilitated by a community member through the Lagos State Government.
– Current Financial Demand: 1.1 million Naira is needed to energize the new transformer, reduced from an initial 2 million Naira.
The prolonged blackout has disrupted daily life, making basic tasks increasingly difficult. Small businesses have suffered significant losses, with many struggling to stay afloat.
Education has been hindered, with students unable to study effectively. Healthcare facilities have also struggled without a reliable power supply.
The outage has exacerbated existing challenges, worsening the community’s quality of life.
Electricity transformer
The community’s resilience has been tested, but their patience is wearing thin.The financial burden has become overwhelming.
COMMUNITY’S PLEA:
Residents question the fairness of bearing the cost to energize a government-provided transformer.
They seek intervention from the Ikeja Distribution Company (IKDC) and public authorities.
The community calls for a thorough investigation into why they are being asked to shoulder this cost.
They believe it is the authorities’ responsibility to ensure the transformer is energized and the power supply is restored.
Residents urge the IKDC to take immediate action. They also seek public support to alleviate the financial burden.
The community hopes for a swift resolution to their predicament. They are committed to working with authorities to find a solution.
Residents are determined to restore electricity to their community. They hope their plea will be heard and acted upon.
Contact for Assistance:
Residents appeal to the OGA PATAPATA of the Ikeja Distribution Company at Alausa and the broader public for immediate assistance.
They urge the IKDC to address the community’s predicament promptly. Public authorities’ support is also sought to prevent unfair financial demands on the residents.
The community hopes for a prompt and positive response to their plea. They believe that a collective effort can end the prolonged blackout.
Residents are determined to continue their fight for electricity. They call on the public to support their cause and raise awareness about their plight.
The community hopes that their plea reaches the relevant authorities. The ultimate goal is to restore normalcy and end their suffering without electricity.
Ora Community hopes that this report reaches the relevant authorities and elicits a prompt and positive response to end their prolonged suffering without electricity.
For further information or to offer assistance, please contact the Ora Community CDA.
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