The Edo State House of Assembly has officially summoned the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to appear before the house on March 9th, to address the escalating crisis of persistent blackouts and contentious billing practices that have plagued the state. The decision to summon BEDC was reached during a heated […]
Electricity
The residents of Aruogba, a community in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, have made a passionate appeal to Governor Monday Okpebholo for urgent intervention in resolving persistent electricity challenges that have plagued the area for years. Speaking on behalf of the Landlord Association, Mr. Kingsley Ogbeide, the group’s […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has fulfilled his promise to provide a 2.5MVA injection sub-station to Udomi community in Esan Central, a move aimed at boosting electricity supply and driving economic growth in the area. During an inspection tour of the completed project on Monday, Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with the […]
The African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) has announced an ambitious initiative aimed at bringing clean energy to one million homes in rural areas across Nigeria. This bold plan was unveiled by Mr. Jabiru Abdullahi, the National Coordinator of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, during an inaugural media event held […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially handed over regulatory control of Edo State’s electricity market to the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ESERC). This transfer, effective immediately, marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards decentralized electricity regulation. NERC also issued mini-grid generation permits to several companies, including […]
Edo State’s First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, has launched an innovative initiative to provide affordable electricity meters to 500,000 households across the state’s local government areas. This initiative aims to eradicate estimated billings, promote energy efficiency, and empower Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs). During the flag-off ceremony held in […]
The Edo State Government has announced a massive electricity metering project aimed at putting an end to the long-standing issue of estimated billing in the state. The initiative, a collaborative effort between the state government and the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), is set to benefit approximately 500,000 homes across […]
Hon. Tajudeen Alade Suleman, Esq, the Chairman of Akoko Edo Local Government, has paid a visit to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in Okene, Kogi State, to engage with the site engineer with the aim of resolving the persistent issue of power outage affecting the locality. During the visit, […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has revealed plans to lead a coalition of Edo, Delta, Ekiti, and Ondo states in purchasing their shares from the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to address the persistent electricity crisis in the region. The initiative aims to reorganize the distribution company, ensuring […]
Engineer Victor Osagbouwa Obanor has been appointed by Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki to the position of Functioning Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Electricity, succeeding Engineer Stephen Uyiekpen. In a statement, Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said: The appointment of Engineer Victor Osagbouwa Obanor as the […]