Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has fulfilled his promise to provide a 2.5MVA injection substation to the Udomi community in Esan Central.

Mr Okpebholo, who inspected the completed project on Monday in Udomi alongside top government officials, expressed satisfaction that the station was ready to power the community and its surroundings.

The governor said the people had never witnessed such infrastructure, adding that the project would improve development and connect nearby communities to steady electricity.

Mr Okpebholo emphasised his joy in bringing real change, noting that the people were finally feeling the impact of governance close to their homes.

He pledged that his administration would continue to deliver meaningful projects across the state.

Mr Okpebholo reiterated commitment to President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda, promising more infrastructure to uplift lives and drive inclusive development.

He highlighted how the new substation would stimulate economic growth by powering businesses through reliable electricity in the area.

The governor also inspected construction at the new Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences, and Technology located in Udomi.

He thanked the Edo State House of Assembly for supporting the bill that enabled the project’s approval and commencement.

Mr Okpebholo said, ”Work is progressing steadily; I assure residents of more impactful projects in education, health, and infrastructure.”

Responding, Mokwenye Jidenmah, Benin City Distribution Company’s business head, praised the governor’s effort and confirmed multiple communities would benefit from the upgraded power supply.

He explained that the station would step down a 33KVA line to 11KVA, energising over nine transformers to supply power across Udomi and neighbouring areas.

” The second phase of the electricity project will link six communities, including Udomi 1, Ujabhole 1, Unogbo, Idimoghodor, Ibhioloulu, and Afuda,” Mr Jidenmah said. 

(NAN)