Power Restored, Hope Renewed As Education Minister Intervenes In Kings College Electricity Crisis

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa has In a decisive move to improve learning conditions, paid an unscheduled visit to King’s College, Main Campus, TBS, Lagos, on Thursday February 13, 2025 to solve the long pending electricity crisis of the School.

During the inspection, Dr Alausa discovered that there was prolonged disconnection of the School from Eko and Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco), leaving students and staff struggling with inadequate power supply.

Determined to find an immediate solution, Dr. Alausa swiftly engaged Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, Chairman of Eko Disco, requesting urgent intervention. Responding promptly, Eko Disco’s CEO, Mrs. Rekhiat Momoh, initiated immediate testing procedures and assured full restoration of power to the School.

In a significant breakthrough, at exactly 9:4, in the 19th of February, electricity was restored to the main campus.

Confirming this milestone solution the Principal of King’s College, Mr. Magaji Zachariah, expressed gratitude, stating, “To God be all the glory, our main campus light was restored at exactly 9:41 PM today.”

Under Dr. Alausa’s leadership, the Federal Ministry of Education remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring conducive learning environments across all unity schools in Nigeria.

The Minister extended his appreciation to Dr. Olowolafe and Mrs. Momoh for their swift response and assured continuous monitoring of the situation to ensure sustained power supply.

This intervention underscores the Ministry’s unwavering dedication to upgrading school infrastructure and ensuring that no student is left in the dark—both academically and literally.

This is contained in a Press Statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press/ Public Relations of the Ministry of Education