Categories: Energy

Edo Assembly gives Benin DisCo 4-month ultimatum over poor power supply

The Edo State House of Assembly has given the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) four months to address the persistent poor power supply in the state.

The directive was issued when BEDC management appeared before lawmakers over concerns about erratic electricity supply on Monday, April 13, 2026.

The Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, said residents were dissatisfied with the company’s services and urged urgent improvements to avert possible mass protests.

Earlier, the BEDC Commercial Officer, Akinyele Ogunleye, blamed the poor supply on reduced electricity allocation from the national grid.

Nigeria’s electricity output rises to 4,300MW in two weeks — FG

Ogunleye said the company received less than 300 megawatts to serve four states, noting the supply could not meet consumers’ needs.

In another development, the House confirmed Charles Onobvayo as Executive Director (Projects), Edo Ecological Funding and Management Commission.

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Shoot-on-sight controversy: What IGP Disu said in Benue meeting

The Nigeria Police Force has released the full remarks of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji…

3 minutes ago

Anambra bans unauthorised speed bumps on public roads

The Anambra State Government has prohibited residents and communities from constructing speed bumps on public…

1 hour ago

Lassa fever cases rise as death toll hits 229

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported an increase in confirmed…

2 hours ago

Bandits abduct Zamfara LG chairman, kill four security personnel

Suspected bandits have abducted the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nura…

3 hours ago

Kano bans ‘after-party’, ‘hot challenge’ at weddings, social events

The Kano State Censorship Board has banned activities popularly known as “after-party” and “hot challenge”…

3 hours ago

Ndume denies facilitating N5bn ransom, says he alerted security agencies

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has denied allegations that he facilitated the…

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.