The management of Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC), yesterday, said it has successfully reconnected 42 communities within its franchise states of Delta, Edo, Ondo and Ekiti States. The affected states were without power supply from the national grid at end of November 2018.The distribution company in a statement signed by the Corporate Affairs Manager, Tayo Adekunle described allegations that BEDC has not been responsive to community related issues as incorrect. The company stated that it would continue to partner with communities suffering loss of electricity supply to address their challenges, provided they follow the necessary steps for engagement. Famoyegun community in Owo, Ondo State had the least customer population of nine customers connected to a transformer.”

Source: The Guardian January 06, 2019 03:45 UTC