Ibusa Set for Energy Revolution as Taoo Strategic Energy Team Proposes Landmark Solar Mini-Grid Project for the Community

By Emeka Esogbue

IBUSA – There are strong indications that Ibusa, a prominent community in the Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, may soon see an end to decades of erratic power supply. In a bold move toward energy autonomy, the Taoo Strategic Energy Team has formally reached out to community leaders and stakeholders with a proposal to transition the town to a fully independent, solar-powered grid.

An authoritative source informed PEN MASTER on Friday that high-level arrangements are underway to decouple Ibusa from the national grid which has long been plagued by instability and reposition it on an autonomous, green energy infrastructure.

The energy firm facilitated by Barr Ifeanyi Clement Nwaokolo, a member of the community has already submitted comprehensive proposals to key decision-makers; HRM Obi Prof. Louis Nwoboshi, the Obuzor of Ibusa andOnowu Victor Uchuno, President-General of the Ibusa Community Development Union (ICDU) Worldwide while the matter was also discussed at the Obuzo-in-Council meeting a few days back, putting other leadership of the community in the know.

The proposal, a copy of which was obtained by PEN MASTER, outlines a sophisticated roadmap for a 100% off-grid green powered community. This strategic partnership with the Ibusa Comminity Development Union Worldwide (ICDU) aims to leverage Ibusa’s unique advantages, including its geographic location, a highly organized diaspora, and a tradition of strong local leadership.

The document is meticulously detailed, covering strategic framework, a high-level vision for utility-scale solar deployment, implementation roadmap, step-by-step guide from technical audit to final commissioning, a "High-Level Financial and Impact Snapshot" detailing long-term savings and growth projections, and technical readiness including a technical data questionnaire to assess the community's specific energy load requirements.

If the project receives the green light, it promises a 24/7 reliable power supply for households, commercial enterprises, and public facilities. Key benefits highlighted in the proposal include total independence, insulation from the frequent fluctuations and collapses of the national power grid, drastic reduction in operational costs compared to the expensive maintenance of diesel and petrol generators, enhanced productivity for cottage industries and small businesses, and potentially, transforming the local economy, positioning Ibusa as the premier "Green Town" in Delta State, and serving as a model for sustainable development in the region.

The proposal, signed by Paul Udu and Tolulope Oyewole, is currently in the consultation phase. While early feedback from community stakeholders has been overwhelmingly positive, the project’s commencement hinges on a formal Expression of Interest from the ICDU Worldwide. Once signed by the President-General, the team can move into the critical pre-feasibility and technical audit stages.

Despite the growing excitement, local observers have raised poignant questions regarding the communal synergy required for a project of this magnitude. The success of the initiative will depend on the ability of the Ibusa people to present a united front and provide the cooperative support necessary to realize such a transformative vision.

As the community stands at this energetic crossroads, only time will tell if Ibusa will lead the charge into a new era of self-sustaining, renewable power.

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