Lighting up nooks and crannies, proper utilization of energy are critical to safety of lives and properties in any State. A serious government with transformational leader like Gov Seyi Makinde must give priority to energy and mineral resources Ministry.
To ensure all inclusive growth across the sectors and improved economy, provision of street lights is essential.
In the area of safety and security, it has been proven that a well-lit streets enhance public safety, reducing the risk of accidents, crime, and vandalism. This fosters a secure environment for businesses to operate and encourages people to go out, shop, and engage in economic activities, especially during the evening.
No doubt, light up project extends the usable hours of the day for, it allows businesses to remain open for longer hours for transaction unlike what we had in the past. Light Up Project boost sales of entrepreneurs, raise the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the government and boost local economy since the project was spread across the 5 geo-political zones in the state.
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Adequate and proper maintenance of Light Up Project is crucial for attracting tourists to the State while well-lit streets make areas more appealing, encouraging tourism and supporting hotels, restaurants, and other tourism-related businesses.
Infrastructure projects, such as roads and highways, need proper lighting for construction and maintenance. These projects generate economic activity, create jobs, and improve transportation, which further stimulates economic growth.
Since power is a major driver of economic growth, especially small businesses, energy-efficient street lighting systems reduce energy consumption and operating costs for businesses. This frees up budget resources that can be reinvested in other essential services and projects that boost the economy. Small business owners in areas like, Challenge-Ring-Road-Jericho, Mokola-UI-Ojoo axis, Mokola-Gate, Gate-Bashorun-Akobo, Gate-Iwo-Road, Gate-Old-Ife Road-Alakia Airport can attest to the benefits of Light Up Project.
Just as those in Ogbomoso metropolis, Owode-Akesan Market and its environment in Oyo town can boast of the impact Light Up Oyo Project is having in their business and safety.
Iseyin as the central of Oke-Ogun development benefited hugely from the initiative spreading to Saki while Ibarapa zone is not left behind in the lofty project targeted at reducing crime rate, awaking night life and drive economy of Oyo State from within.
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It is important to say Light Up Oyo is critical for the safe and efficient movement of goods and people. Adequate lighting on roads and at transportation hubs supports the logistics industry, which is essential for a functioning economy. This is the more reason why Ogun and Lagos State Governors must key into ideas of Governor Seyi Makinde for Light Up Lagos-Ibadan Expressway which will benefit the trio states.
The Light Up Project has added value to urban outlook and raising habitable of rural communities with increased property values, benefiting homeowners and generating more property tax revenue for local governments.
