Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, inaugurated a 2.5MVA injection sub-station in Udomi community, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, on Monday.
Accompanied by top officials, the Governor inspected the completed project, which is now ready for use. He emphasized that this development is unprecedented for the community and will facilitate growth in Udomi and surrounding areas connected to the sub-station.
Governor Okpebholo expressed his satisfaction, stating, “I feel very happy and great, bringing development to the people of these communities. This is a new development for the people as they are feeling the impact of governance, which should be closer to the people.”
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He added, “You can see the happiness in the faces of the people as they had not experienced governance in a long while, but my administration will ensure the people of Edo State feel the impact of good governance.”
The Governor assured residents that Edo State would witness more developmental projects, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He noted that the sub-station would stimulate economic development in the locality through a consistent electricity supply, enabling businesses to thrive.
Engr. Mokwenye Jidenmah, the Business Head, Technical Operations at the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, praised the Governor for the sub-station and guaranteed that Udomi and neighboring communities would benefit from the project.
He explained, “This is a 2.5 MVA injection sub-station which is meant to serve over nine transformers around here, bringing down the 33 KVA line to 11 KVA lines. The red line is to be energized at 11 KVA. Before the end of today, the community will start enjoying electricity.”
The electricity extension phase 11 will connect six communities, including Udomi 1, Ujabhole 1, Unogbo, Idimoghodor, Ibhioloulu, and Afuda, all in Uwessan.
The Governor also visited the construction site of the Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology, commending the Edo State House of Assembly for passing the bill that enabled the project.
“I want to thank the Edo State House of Assembly for their support in ensuring that they passed the Bill for the Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology Law, Udomi, 2025, which I have signed,” he said.
He concluded, “This ongoing project is made possible due to the action of the lawmakers. Work is ongoing. We are serious about the project. Edo people should expect more projects.”
