The Edo State Government on Wednesday said the ongoing solar projects would boost the economic activities in communities to serve the underserved and unserved households.

The State Commissioner for Mining and Energy, Dr. Ojiefoh  Enaholo, disclosed this during the commissioning of 1megawatt solar power grid in the Ohovbe community, Ikpoba-Okha Local government Area of the State.

The project was commissioned by the Edo State Deputy Governor, Marvellous Omobayo, who solicited the residents’ support for the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) in the September 21, governorship election.

Continuing, the Commissioner disclosed that over 2000 houses would enjoy 24-hour electricity from the Ohovbe solar grid, adding that the project was in line with Governor Godwin Obaseki’s commitment to stable electricity for residents.

He recalled that similar projects had been inaugurated at the Eyean community, while others at the Military hospital in Benin City and the Irrua Specialist Hospital would be commissioned soon.

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Ojeifo said: “Edo people have suffered epileptic power supply and exorbitant estimated billings.

“The electricity law was on the exclusive list at the time. But in 2022, governor Obaseki explored the law which empowered States to generate and use power for its facilities.

“That move gave birth to Ossiomo power plant in Edo. Former president Buhari then passed the law for States to generate power and sell. And President Bola Tinubu began the implementation.”