Power Outage Is Because Of Low Power Generation, Its Affecting All Discos Too – BEDC

The management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company Plc has come out to speak about the power outage in its franchise states of Edo, Delta, Ondo and Ekiti.

The firm’s Chief Technical Officer, Jonathan Lawani recently had his say to the press, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, the recent power outage can be linked to low power generation by the generating companies (Gencos), so people should stop blaming BEDC alone.

He added that the power problem is also affecting all discos in Nigeria, therefore a general solution is needed.

His words, “Gas suppliers are saying Gencos are owing, Gencos are saying TCN is owning, TCN is saying Discos are owing, and Discos are saying that customers are not paying their bills.

So, if power supply must improve, customers have a role to play by paying for electricity consumed through BEDC accredited billing agents.

This is a major problem in all the Discos not only in BEDC. You will agree with us that we need this revenue to purchase energy for distribution and improve our operation.

We are working with the various state governments where we operate to come up with regulations to curb the menace.”

WOW.