Aruogba Community Seeks Help From Gov. Okpebholo For Reliable Power Supply

Aruogba Community Seeks Help From Gov. Okpebholo For Reliable Power Supply

Habiba Sam 

The residents of Aruogba community, situated in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, have appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo for the installation of a transformer to enhance their electricity supply. 

This request was made by Mr. Kingsley Ogbeide, Secretary of the Landlord Association, in a recent discussion with journalists in Benin City.

Ogbeide explained that the community has been experiencing recurring power interruptions due to an antiquated and feeble transformer that no longer suffices for the community's requirements. 

"The inhabitants of the area have been dealing with electricity deficiencies because of a very old and weak transformer that is no longer adequate for the community's demands."

The transformer in question, with a capacity of 300KV, is located on the access road in Aruogba, adjacent to St. Andrew's Catholic Church. 

It is outdated and inefficient, leading to frequent power outages. "In spite of contributing almost N2 million, the community still needs an extra N10 to N11 million to buy and install a new transformer, amounting to roughly N12 to N13 million," Ogbeide added.

According to Ogbeide, the community had previously appealed to the Edo State government led by Governor Godwin Obaseki, but their plea did not receive attention. 

Members of the Landlord Association have been attempting to communicate with the new administration headed by Senator Okpebholo, seeking help to resolve the power outage problem.

Ogbeide underscored the hardships faced by residents, affecting both daily life and economic pursuits. Significantly, Okpebholo's administration has initiated a rural electrification program aimed at connecting neglected communities to the national power grid and tackling issues such as estimated billing and damage to power infrastructure.

 The government has stressed the importance of transparent metering and billing practices.

A viable solution to alleviate the power outage issue in Aruogba, according to Ogbeide, would involve installing a new, more efficient transformer to cater to the community's power demands. 

The Aruogba landlords have expressed their willingness to cooperate with the State Government to obtain funding or support for upgrading infrastructure and ensuring the durability of the solution to prevent future complications.

 Through this partnership, the Aruogba community could find a lasting remedy to their power outage challenges.