8 years after, electricity returns to Ogwashi-Uku communities

There was jubilation in the twin communities of Edo and Otulu Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State as the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, reconnected them to the national grid.

The Traditional Chief of Otulu Ogwashi-Uku, Okwabani Anthony Enurah and residents of the community expressed gratitude to the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, HRM Obi Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, for his relentless efforts in restoring electricity to their communities.

Enurah said, “it has been a challenging journey, but we can now look forward to developing our community with restored electricity.”

Prince Ifeakanachukwu Emordi, the Palace Secretary of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, while reacting to BEDC’s restoration of power, attributed the success to the concerted efforts of the Obi and the chiefs of both communities.

He said: “The two communities now have water and electricity as boreholes have been installed and connected. Additionally, scholarships have been secured for Ogwashi-Uku indigenes to study up to the university level.

“The Obi in Council is actively working to attract companies to set up factories and operations in these communities to spur development.”

He noted that the restoration of electricity marked a significant milestone for Edo and Otulu Ogwashi-Uku, promising a brighter and more prosperous future For their residents.

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