Edo Governor Announces Electricity Decentralization

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo announced plans on Saturday to decentralize the state's electricity sector, aiming to address chronic power shortages that have hampered businesses and daily life. Speaking at the 52nd Annual Convention of the Uromi Community Association of Nigeria in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area, Okpebholo outlined modalities to reduce reliance on the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, which he described as providing epileptic supply across the state.

The governor highlighted recent initiatives, including the launch of a 100-megawatt power project in Benin City, with a similar 100-megawatt installation planned for Edo Central. "The issue of electricity is very important because it has become a problem for us as a people," Okpebholo said. "This will enable us to decentralize the power sector and ensure our people in Afemai and Edo Central enjoy electricity." Earlier in the event, the Ojuoromi of Uromi, HRH Anselm Edenojie II, urged the governor to address local challenges, including the abandonment of the Ahojie Township Stadium.

These developments come amid other administrative moves by Okpebholo, who assumed office in November 2024. On...