House of Reps urges FG to resolve BEDC power dispute

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to intervene in the ongoing industrial dispute between the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), which has led to significant disruptions in electricity supply across Edo, Delta, Ondo, and Ekiti states. This motion, sponsored by Clement Jimbo, a member from Akwa Ibom State, highlighted the potential dangers of prolonged outages, including threats to public safety and essential services such as healthcare, water supply, telecommunications, banking, and education.

Jimbo warned that the disruption could severely impact medical facilities and small businesses reliant on consistent power. The House urged both parties to resume dialogue and mandated its Committees on Power and Labour and Employment to investigate the dispute's causes and recommend preventive measures.

Additionally, the lawmakers called for alternative power arrangements for critical public services until normal supply is restored.