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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EMURE LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDENTS’ UNION (NAELGS)* *IN CONJUNCTION WITH* *EMURE YOUTH FORUM (EYF)* *Press Release* *🗓️ 23rd June, 2025* *RE: RESPONSE TO EKITI STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD’S MEMO TITLED* *“REHABILITATION OF ISE/EMURE 33KV NETWORK – RECOVERY OF ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR AT ALAPOTO COMMUNITY’S AFFORESTATION”* *To:* *Engr. Abegunde Taiwo, the  Ag. General Manager,* *Ekiti State Electricity Board,* *Ministry of Works Premises, Ajilosun,* *Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.* *With All Due Respect We Say: NO.* *The National Association of Emure Local Government Students’ Union (NAELGS), with the Emure Youth Forum (EYF), issues this release to totally reject and vehemently condemn the contents of your memo dated 19th March, 2025, which seeks to recover aluminum conductors from the Alapoto Afforestation site in Emure to support the 33KV rehabilitation network.* *•A Community Long Abandoned, Now Targeted for Exploitation* *For over nine (9) months, Emure Local Government has...

  The Federal Government has launched the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan (NIEP-SIP) to tackle the pressing challenges in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.  The policy aims to create a robust, sustainable, and inclusive power sector that meets the aspirations of all Nigerians. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, described the policy as "critical" in achieving a sustainable power sector.  He emphasized that the policy is the result of extensive consultations with industry experts, stakeholders, and development partners. The NIEP-SIP outlines strategic interventions across the entire electricity value chain, from generation and transmission to distribution and off-grid segments.  The policy framework responds to current realities and anticipates future needs, ensuring the power sector remains resilient and efficient. Adelabu noted that the policy is a collaborative effort driven by a collective commitment to addressing t...