Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo said his administration is putting modalities in place to decentralize power, improve efficiency and free the people from Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC). He spoke at the 52nd Annual Convention of Uromi Community Association of Nigeria (UCAN) held in Iromi in Esan North-East Local Government Area of the State. According to him, 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 the State. “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,” he added. Earlier, the Ojuoromi of Uromi HRH Anselm Edenojie 11 drew the attention of the governor to some of the challenges facing the area, calling on the governor to look into the abandonment of Ahojie Township Stadium.