AARG Installs 90 Solar Street Lights, Supports Education in Arigidi Akoko

By Kanu Samuel

The Arigidi Akoko Renewal Group (AARG), a non-governmental and non-partisan association of indigenes of Arigidi Akoko, has executed key developmental projects in the community, including the installation of solar-powered street lights and educational support for public schools.

The Group announced the interventions in a statement made available to journalists in Akure, stating that the projects were aimed at improving security, enhancing learning, and promoting the overall wellbeing of residents.

According to the statement, AARG donated and installed ninety units of 200-watt solar street lights across strategic locations in Arigidi Akoko.

Areas covered include Agbaluku Junction to Okeagbe Junction, Okeagbe Junction to Palace Junction, Palace Junction through Obalende to Okebola Junction, and Okebola Junction through Imo Arigidi Road.

The Group noted that the solar lighting project would improve night-time visibility, boost security, and encourage socio-economic activities within the community.

In the education sector, AARG donated textbooks in various subjects to students of all classes in three public secondary schools in the town Okota High School, Akoko Anglican Grammar School, and Ajiroke Technical High School.

To further improve learning conditions, the Group also carried out the complete renovation of two classrooms at Okota High School, Arigidi Akoko.

All the projects, according to the statement, were fully sponsored by the Arigidi Akoko Renewal Group under the collective commitment of sons and daughters of the community both at home and in the diaspora.

The projects were executed under the leadership of the Group’s President, Dr Johnson Yaya.

The Group expressed appreciation to community leaders, stakeholders and residents for their cooperation during the execution of the projects, stressing that sustainable development thrives when communities unite with a shared vision and sense of responsibility.

AARG described the interventions as its modest contribution to the progress of Arigidi Akoko, reaffirming its commitment to supporting initiatives that would make the community safer, more enlightened and prosperous.