Sapele Residents insist on Eighteen Hour Power Supply
Residents of Sapele on Monday decried the incessant power
outage by the authorities of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).
They also condemned the attendant crazy bills by BEDC.
The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Monday
Igbuya, Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, Hon Ejaife Odebala, elders
and leaders of various political and non political groups in Sapele voiced
their dissatisfaction, insisting on electricity for up to 18 hours daily.
At a stakeholders’ meeting in Asaba, the speaker urged BEDC
to stop bringing estimated bills.
“Don’t take people
for granted. Your actions show great disrespect for all of us. Sapele residents
are paying bills. BEDC must provide meters to consumers. The officials must
respond to fault reported by consumers. They must communicate. The irregularity
in power supply has disrupted daily life” he said.
Episcopal Vicar and Dean, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church,
Sapele, Very Rev Father Christopher Ekabo suggested ways towards a lasting
solution to the crisis.
“At least 12 hours to 18 hours electricity should be given
to Sapele. Anything less will not be good for the people. No more estimated
bills. Prepaid meters should be made available to curb further collection of
money by staffers of BEDC. The load shading should be done in a proper manner.
The excuse of none payment of bills should be looked into” the priest said.
He urged BEDC to make a formal and public apology for it
actions.
After a heated argument, the stakeholders agreed on eight
hours of power for a start, subject to further improvement within the shortest
possible time.
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