Youths in Ondo State have commended the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, for what they described as impactful humanitarian interventions, particularly the expansion of solar-powered streetlight projects across communities in the state.
The Coalition of Ondo Emerging Leaders (COEL) said the initiative has significantly improved security, visibility, and socio-economic activities in several parts of the state.
Speaking in Akure, chairman of the coalition, Oluseye Akintunde, noted that the latest phase of the project has brought noticeable development to both urban and semi-urban communities.
He said the installations have enhanced nighttime safety and improved the quality of life for residents in affected areas.
According to him, 100 solar streetlights were installed in Obiringba Town off Irese Road, while 50 lights were provided for Ogun Ajobo Community and 33 for Shagari Village. Another 50 streetlights were installed along the Irese Road axis.
Akintunde added that 233 streetlights were installed around the Police Headquarters SIB–Seat of Wisdom Catholic Schools area in Alagbaka, while another 233 units were deployed in Imafon Community.
