Member of the House of Representatives for Badagry Federal Constituency, Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun #Whingan, has announced the deployment of solar inverter power systems to households across Badagry as part of efforts to cushion the effects of unstable electricity supply in the area.

The lawmaker disclosed the intervention in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, February 4, 2026, describing it as a practical, people-centred response to the persistent power challenges faced by residents.

According to Hon. Whingan, the intervention involves the distribution of high-efficiency solar panels in the 400–550W class, paired with 1.2KW lithium inverter systems, designed to provide reliable daytime energy and backup power for homes, students, and small or micro-scale businesses during grid outages.


He added that the initiative is aimed at reducing energy costs, cutting fuel and generator dependence, lowering noise pollution, and delivering immediate relief to beneficiaries, while reaffirming his commitment to interventions that improve everyday life in Badagry.

However, the announcement has generated diverse reactions among residents and observers, reflecting long-standing frustrations over electricity supply in the constituency.

While some residents welcomed the initiative as timely and compassionate, others questioned its scale, sustainability, and long-term impact. Supporters described the intervention as a thoughtful effort to provide relief amid difficult circumstances, arguing that it was never presented as a complete solution to Badagry’s power challenges.

One resident noted that any effort to ease daily hardship should be acknowledged, especially given the rising cost of fuel and generator maintenance for households and small businesses.

Others praised the move as one of the more visible constituency-level energy interventions in recent times.

On the other hand, several respondents raised concerns about whether distributing individual solar systems is the most effective approach. Critics argued that the core issue lies in structural electricity failures, transformer shortages, and limited grid supply across communities such as Akorokodji, Apa, Gbaji, and Seme, some of which have reportedly experienced prolonged power outages spanning years.
Some residents suggested that centralised solutions, such as solar farms, mini-grids, or community-managed power infrastructure, would offer broader and more sustainable impact than household-level installations.

Others questioned the technical capacity of the systems, debating whether a 1.2KW inverter qualifies as “high capacity” for energy-intensive users such as welders, tailors, and small manufacturers.

There were also calls for greater transparency, with residents asking how many households benefited, how beneficiaries were selected, and whether maintenance plans exist to ensure long-term functionality.

A few commentators cautioned against interventions being perceived as selective or politically motivated, urging that future projects adopt an institutional, policy-driven approach rather than isolated distributions.
Despite the criticism, many residents acknowledged that the initiative has once again drawn attention to Badagry’s chronic electricity challenges, with repeated calls for elected officials at all levels to leverage existing laws, including provisions for mini-grids and independent power generation, to deliver more consistent and widespread electricity supply.

As discussions continue, residents say the solar intervention—whether viewed as relief or tokenism—highlights the urgent need for comprehensive, scalable, and sustainable energy solutions that can power homes, schools, and businesses across Badagry on a lasting basis.