Okpebholo decentralises power generation, boosts electricity in Edo by 100MW

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has said that his Administration will establish another 100 Megawatts (MW) of electricity in the Edo Central Senatorial District.

Governor Okpebholo said the establishment of the 100MW of electricity would make it 200 mega watts of electricity to be established in the State by his Administration.

He disclosed this while speaking at the 52nd Annual Convention of Uromi Community Association of Nigeria (UCAN) held at the Uromi City Hall in Esan North-East Local Government Area of the State.

He said the inauguration of 100MW of power in Edo Central would enable his Government to decentralise the power sector and ensure that people in Afemai and Edo Central enjoy electricity.

According to him, the issue of electricity is very important because it has become a problem for us as a people. We flagged off 100MW of power in Benin City, we will also have 100MW here too.

“The inauguration of 100MW of power in Edo Central will enable us to decentralize the power sector and ensure our people in Afemai and Edo Central enjoy electricity.

“I am in the office to work for Edo people as I will touch every area with developmental projects that will benefit and improve the lives of my people.

“My administration has flagged off 100 MW electricity projects in Benin City and will also have a 100 MW in Edo Central Senatorial District to decentralise the power system in the state”, he said.

Governor Okpebholo added that his Administration is strategising and putting modalities in place to decentralise power, improve efficiency and free the people from Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).

The governor opined that the issue of electricity has become a major challenge for Edo people following the epileptic power supply from BEDC which has negatively affected businesses across Edo State.

While assuring the Edo people of even development, he  added that he is in the Office to work for Edo people.

He also added that his Administration’s commitment to transforming  the State remains resolute. Hence, he decided to embark on numerous developmental projects across the three Senatorial Districts of the State.

Earlier, the Ojuoromi of Uromi, Anselm Edenojie II, drew the attention of the governor to some of the challenges facing the people of Edo Central Senatorial District.

Edenojie called on the governor to look into the abandoned Ahojie Township Stadium.

“Sports and recreation are vital to the development of any society, especially for our youth. It is with deep regret that I note the long-abandoned Ahojie Township Stadium project.

‘A functional stadium in Uromi would not only promote youth engagement in sports but also folster talent development, spur economic activity ,and instill community pride”, he added.

BusinessDay recalls, that Okpebholo had performed a groundbreaking ceremony for the establishment of a 100MW Power Generating Plant and 300 Metric Tons Per Day LNG Facility, Taihu Industrial Park in Ologbo Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area in Edo South Senatorial District and now planing to do same in Edo Central Senatorial District.