By: Manoah Kikekon
BADAGRY, LAGOS – In a major move to tackle electricity challenges and improve the socio-economic wellbeing of his constituents, Hon. Bonu Solomon, the lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has facilitated the delivery of five brand-new transformers to various communities.
The high-capacity electrical units were officially delivered on Sunday, March 22, 2026, sparking widespread celebration among residents who have endured years of power instability. The distribution spans across both Olorunda LCDA and Badagry Local Government, ensuring that the benefits of the "Greater Lagos" vision reach the grassroots level.
The intervention was strategically split to address the most pressing needs within the region. In Badagry Constituency 1, three transformers were allocated to the Iworo-Gbanko Ward, specifically benefiting: Oko-Agbon Kekere/Obele, Olorunda LCDA. Itesiwaju-Ilu, Imeke, Olorunda LCDA. Whitehouse CDA, Ilado, Olorunda LCDA.
Extending his impact beyond his primary constituency, Hon. Bonu also facilitated two additional units for Badagry Constituency 2, targeting: Baale Way, Atinprome, Badagry Local Government. Ajagbe CDA, Atinprome, Badagry Lagos.
Addressing the gathering at his own residential community, Hon. Bonu expressed his gratitude to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Dr. Kadiri Hamzat for their unwavering support. He assured residents that the transformers would not just be "dropped" but properly connected to the national grid to ensure immediate functionality.
"I won't relax the responsibility the people have given me as their representative," Hon. Bonu stated. "More projects are coming. All we ask is total support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all APC candidates heading into 2027. We want to surpass our previous vote counts to ensure even more development returns to Badagry."
In a further boost to the community, the lawmaker also promised a forthcoming distribution of free prepaid meters to end the era of estimated billing.
The atmosphere in the beneficiary communities was one of profound relief. Hon. Tunde Hunpatin, Chairman of the Whitehouse CDA in Ilado, revealed that the community had been struggling with transformer issues for 12 years.
"We intensified our efforts over the last eight years with letters to the distribution company in Ijora to no avail. Hon. Bonu promised to support us, and today, it has materialized. He is a wonder man," Hunpatin remarked.
Similarly, Mr. Ibrahim Adekunle, Chairman of Oko-Agbon Kekere, noted that their cluster of three CDAs (Oko-Agbon Kekere, Oko-Agbon Unla, and Irete) had suffered for over a year without a functional unit.
Chief Medepo Joshua, the Baale of Atinprome, shared his surprise at the speed of the intervention: "I called him on the 14th about our spoilt transformer. He promised a replacement, and today it is here. I am beyond happy."