Oborevwori Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring Stable Electricity in Isoko Nation

Delta Government Responds to Residents’ Concerns

THE Delta State Government has assured residents of Isoko Nation that efforts are underway to restore stable electricity supply, following growing concerns over prolonged power outages across the area.

The assurance was given by the State Commissioner for Energy, Engr. Michael Anoka, while receiving members of Isoko People’s Measures, who staged a peaceful protest at Government House, Asaba, over the worsening electricity situation affecting communities in the region.

Addressing the protesters, Anoka said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was fully aware of the hardship caused by inadequate electricity supply and had already initiated measures aimed at addressing the challenge.

He stressed that the administration considers reliable electricity essential to economic development and the wellbeing of residents.

Rehabilitation Work Already Underway

According to the commissioner, intervention works have commenced on facilities linked to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), while contractors are expected to begin rehabilitation of the power line connecting Emevor and Ozoro next week.

He expressed optimism that the ongoing intervention would significantly improve electricity supply across Isoko Nation.

Anoka disclosed that the immediate target is to ensure residents receive at least eight hours of electricity daily pending the completion of more comprehensive power projects.

He noted that the governor had directed urgent action even before the concerns raised during the protest reached Government House.

Focus Shifts to Ozoro 132KV Substation

Beyond the emergency intervention, the commissioner identified the long-abandoned Ozoro 132KV transmission substation as the key to achieving a permanent solution to the area’s electricity challenges.

He explained that the project, which has remained abandoned since around 2011, predates the current administration.

However, Anoka revealed that he recently submitted a comprehensive report on the project to Governor Oborevwori, who is currently reviewing proposals aimed at reviving the strategic infrastructure.

He acknowledged that completing the project would require significant funding and may take more than a year but maintained that the governor had demonstrated the political commitment necessary to bring it to completion.

Community Calls for Lasting Solution

Earlier, spokesperson for Isoko People’s Measures, Chief Jerry Othuke, appealed to the state government to prioritise the completion of the Ozoro 132/33KV transmission line and substation.

According to him, once completed, the facility would possess sufficient capacity to provide electricity to communities across Isoko Nation.

While thanking the Oborevwori administration for ongoing development projects across Delta State, Othuke expressed confidence that the governor would also deliver the long-awaited power project, describing it as critical to the area’s economic growth and future development.

The government’s assurances have renewed hopes among residents that years of inadequate electricity supply may finally give way to more reliable and sustainable power infrastructure.