NUEE Workers Disrupt Power Supply in Edo, Delta, Ondo States

On October 19, 2026, electricity supply was disrupted in Edo, Delta, and Ondo states after workers under the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) shut down facilities operated by BEDC Electricity Plc. The industrial action stemmed from disagreements regarding workers' salaries, emoluments, and welfare packages.

Union officials prevented employees from accessing BEDC's headquarters in Edo State and shut down key operational facilities. A senior BEDC staff member expressed surprise at the decision, noting that the management had recently reviewed workers' emoluments.

Allegations arose that some union members harassed colleagues documenting the protest. As of the report's filing, BEDC management was in discussions with NUEE leaders to resolve the disagreement and restore normal operations.

Bernard Egwakide, the Acting Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, confirmed previous interventions in the dispute and stated that the outcome of the ongoing discussions would determine further actions.