Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), the major electricity retail and distribution company in Edo State, has expressed confidence in the newly enacted Edo State Electricity Law, describing it as a landmark policy that fosters collaboration, healthy competition, and consumer protection.
According to a statement by the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of BEDC, Jonathan Lawani, which was made available to newsmen yesterday in Asaba, Delta State, by the company’s Head of branding and Corporate Communications, Mrs. Evelyn Gbiwen, the move would swiftly create a conducive business environment for all stakeholders in the state’s electricity sector.
Lawani, an engineer, applauded the Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, for demonstrating visionary leadership in the power sector by repealing the Edo State Electricity Law of 2022 and replacing it with a law which provides a more structured framework for intra-state electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and regulation.
He emphasised the importance of the law, saying it aligns with the Electricity Act 2023.
This law does not place one actor above the other; instead, it clearly defines the responsibilities of present and future stakeholders in Edo’s electricity sector.
“It also prioritises consumer protection and service accountability, setting clear standards for electricity billing, metering, and dispute resolution while imposing strict penalties for vandalism, energy theft, and service violations.
“This is how a state should create an enabling environment that ensures the survival of businesses while guaranteeing that consumers receive quality services,” Lawani stated.
