Edo State Government to Enhance Power Supply via NDPHC

The Edo State Government is exploring ways to leverage the 450-megawatt power plant operated by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) in Benin City to improve electricity supply to households, businesses, and industries across the state. This initiative aligns with the decentralization of Nigeria’s electricity sector under the Electricity Act 2023, which allows states to regulate their electricity markets.

The plan was discussed during a meeting involving Hon. Paul Usenbo, the State Commissioner for Power; Dr Shittu Shaibu, Chairman of the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ESERC); and NDPHC representatives, including Patrick Obayangbon and Prof. Steven Ogaji. The meeting aimed to address regulatory challenges and establish mechanisms for licensed electricity providers to access and distribute power generated by NDPHC.

Usenbo emphasized the need for legislative and regulatory reforms to maximize benefits from the decentralized electricity system. Shaibu noted that ESERC operates under the Electricity Act 2023 and has licensed BEDC Electricity Edo Limited for distribution within the state.