BEDC ELECTRICITY: WHY ARE CUSTOMERS PAYING MORE FOR LESS?

THISDAYLIVE | 10-09-2026 02:01am |

Electricity consumers in the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) area have expressed frustration over what they describe as BEDC-induced problems. Complaints include high electricity rates, unreliable supply, unexpected deductions, and mismatches in prepaid-meter usage. Residents in Delta, Edo, and surrounding areas have raised concerns for years about erratic power supply, estimated billing, poor customer service, malfunctioning meters, transformer breakdowns, rising tariffs, and a gap between payment and electricity received. The rollout of prepaid meters was intended to enhance transparency, but many customers are now questioning whether the system has truly improved their experience.

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