CCETC Ogua Energy Limited receives the green light for electricity transmission and distribution as the Edo State Government expresses confidence in the project’s completion before the end of the year.
The Edo State Government has issued a transmission and distribution licence to CCETC Ogua Energy Limited for its 100-megawatt power project in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area . The state has expressed confidence that the facility will be completed and commissioned before the end of 2026 .
Commissioner for Power, Hon. Paul Usenbo, presented the certificate of licence for electricity transmission to the company in Benin City. He stated that the project had successfully met the key prerequisites and timelines for its first phase, which was scheduled for completion at the end of July 2026Â .
According to Usenbo, relevant government authorities have continued to provide technical guidance and regulatory support while ensuring that the developers comply with required standards, assessments and other regulatory conditions . With the successful completion of the first phase, attention has now shifted to the second and final phase, which is expected to pave the way for commissioning .
“The expectation is that the developers will complete the remaining phase and proceed to commissioning by the end of 2026,” the commissioner said . He disclosed that most major milestones are expected to be substantially achieved by October 2026, provided there are no unforeseen challenges or regulatory encumbrances .
The commissioner assured the developers that the state government would consider an extension of the timeline if significant challenges affect the completion schedule, which could push the timeline to the first quarter of 2027 . Despite this possibility, Usenbo expressed optimism about the project’s progress, citing the level of work already completed and the ongoing arrival of power-generation equipment at the site .
The project is part of the state’s broader strategy to achieve energy sufficiency and attract investment, aligning with the Electricity Act 2023 and the Edo State Electricity Law 2025, which provide for the decentralisation of electricity generation and distribution .
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