…..to be sited in Okpella
…..inspects ongoing 100MW in Ologbo
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has reinforced its commitment to expanding electricity access and
driving economic growth with the issuance of a 3MW mini-grid generation licence to Halimatu Hospital Limited.
Besides, the government continued oversight of an ongoing 100MW Independent Power Plant, IPP, in Ologbo.
The Commissioner for Power, Paul Usenbo, said both projects align with Governor Monday Okpebholo’s vision of strengthening infrastructure, attracting private investment, improving healthcare delivery and supporting industrial development across the state.
Usenbo explained that the 3MW mini-grid project, located in Okpella, Edo North Senatorial District, will provide reliable electricity to Halimatu Hospital and extend power supply to about 200 households and small businesses in the host community.
According to him, the project is being implemented under the Edo State Electricity Law 2025 (as amended), which provides a regulatory framework for electricity generation, distribution, licensing and investment within the state.
Receiving the licence on behalf of Halimatu Hospital Ltd., Mr. Jonah Giwa commended the state government for creating an enabling environment for private sector participation in the energy sector.
He pledged the organisation’s commitment to delivering the project in line with established technical and sustainability standards.
Meanwhile,during an inspection of the proposed 100MW Independent Power Plant at the Taihu Industrial Park, Ologbo, the commissioner expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded on the project and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to its timely completion.
He said the power plant, when completed, would significantly improve electricity supply, support industrialisation, create jobs and further position Edo as a preferred investment destination.
