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BEDC Sets To Construct 33KV Line From Okpella To Igarra In Edo

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The Management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) on Tuesday said it has concluded plans to award contract for the construction of 33KV line from Okpella in Etsako East to Igara in Akoko-Edo Local Government Areas of Edo State.

This was contained in a statement signed by the head of public affairs of BEDC, Mr Tayo Adekule and made available to newsmen in Benin.

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Adekunle said the efforts was to improve power supply in Okpella, Igara and environs.

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” In an attempt to significantly improve power supply to Igarra town and other communities in Akoko Edo LGA of Edo State.

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” BEDC has finalized the design and it is at the stage of awarding contract for the construction of a 33KV line from Okpella to Igarra.

” The project once completed will change the source of supply to the recently completed 60MVA Power Transformer at Okpella transmission station.

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” And cut off the existing source from Okene transmission station which is under Abuja electricity distribution company

” Which has not been reliable because of the lengthy feeder and the fact that it is not within BEDC’s control,” he said.

Adekule noted that the new source which will be under the BEDC’s network would guarantee adequate, quality and reliable power supply to Igarra, Ibilo, Ososo and other communities in Akoko-Edo.

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According to Adekule, It will also boost the business of the quarries and other SMEs in the area due to the quality and reliable power supply expected from the project once completed.

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Edo To Dredge Ikpoba River For Revenue, Flood Control

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Edo State government has proposed the dredging of Ikpoba River to curb flooding and exploring potentials for enhancing revenue generation in the state.

The state Commissioner for Mining, Hon. Andrew Ijegbai, disclosed this when he led a delegation on an inspection of the river in Benin City.

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According to him, the initiative was to find a lasting solution to the incessant challenges of flooding and river overflow on the busy road.

He added that his team was on the ground to assess the condition of the river to get a firsthand observation of its impact on communities near its bank.

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Also speaking, Director of Mining in the ministry, Mr. Omoruyi Ihianle expressed the state government’s determination to turn challenges into successes.

He stated that the primary objectives of the project were to generate revenue for the state government through mining and to mitigate flooding in the host communities.

“As a government, we have found a way of converting our challenges until success.

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“As a result of the silted river channel, the host communities have been suffering from flooding, hence the Edo State Government is stepping in to desilt while raising revenue for the State Government,” he said.

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JUST IN: Ex-Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, Is Dead

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Peter Rufai, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has died.

Waidi Akanni, a former teammate and associate, confirmed the legendary goalkeeper’s death to TheCable on Thursday.

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Rufai, affectionately nicknamed Dodo Mayana, died at 61 after a reported battle with long-term illness.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria also announced the demise of the former goalkeeper on the team’s official X account.

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Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” the post reads.

Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond.”

Rufai is regarded as one of the best football goalkeepers Nigeria has ever produced. He was the Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper when Nigeria won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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He also represented Nigeria at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the US and the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.

Rufai had over 60 caps for the Super Eagles over the course of a decade with the team.

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AMCON Sells Ibadan DisCo For N100bn

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The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) has announced the sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) for N100 billion.

AMCON’s Managing Director/CEO, Gbenga Alake, disclosed this at a media parley on Thursday.

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Apart from IBEDC, AMCON also manages other distribution companies, including the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Benin Electricity Distribution Company, Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, and Kano Electricity Distribution Company.

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Alake said, “Today, I announce to you that Ibadan DisCo has been sold. When we came in, it had already been sold, but we renegotiated the price and got almost double of what it was initially going to be sold for.”

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Regarding ongoing legal issues, Alake stated, “We have sold it, and whatever is still happening in court, we will face it.”

However, officials of IBEDC did not respond to inquiries about the sale.

 

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