By John Dike, Osogbo
Osun State Government has announced plans to provide an alternative power supply for the state-owned Reality Radio-Vision Services (RTS) in Iwo in order to address persistent electricity challenges affecting the station’s operations.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Board of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, Hon. Mayowa Oloso, who said the move was part of efforts to ensure uninterrupted broadcasting services to residents of the state.
According to the statement, the government of Ademola Adeleke remains committed to strengthening the state’s broadcasting infrastructure despite the challenges posed by unstable electricity supply.
Oloso explained that the Iwo-based broadcasting station, which operates as Reality Radio on 96.3FM, has been facing operational difficulties due to irregular power supply that often disrupts programming and affects the performance of broadcasting equipment.
He noted that the situation has also increased operational costs and limited the station’s capacity to deliver consistent services to the public.
The board chairman, however, said the Adeleke administration had already made significant investments in the station, including the procurement of two digital transmitters and two production studios to improve broadcasting quality.
He added that the government also provided critical power infrastructure such as a new 200 KVA transformer, a 110 KVA generator and a 50 KVA generator to support the station’s operations.
Despite these interventions, Oloso said the management of the station has continued to explore more sustainable energy solutions.
“As part of efforts to provide a lasting solution to the power challenge, the board resolved to explore alternative energy sources, particularly a solar inverter system,” he stated.
Oloso explained that funding the project has been difficult due to the financial constraints currently facing the state government. As a result, the board decided to identify obsolete and scrap materials within the station that could be legally disposed of to generate funds for the project.
According to him, the plan is to sell the obsolete items through proper government procedures and channel the proceeds toward installing a standard solar inverter system that will power the station.
He stressed that the process is being handled in line with public service regulations, adding that the government agency responsible for managing state assets has been contacted to oversee the disposal of the identified items.
Oloso also said that relevant stakeholders, including community leaders and indigenes of Iwo town, the host community of the station, have been informed about the initiative.
He maintained that the decision was taken to prevent the multi-million-naira equipment installed at the station from deteriorating due to erratic electricity supply.
According to him, converting obsolete scrap materials into funds for alternative power supply would help sustain the station and ensure it continues to serve the public effectively.
The OSBC chairman reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening state-owned media institutions and improving service delivery to residents across Osun State.
