Ossiomo Power addresses dispute with technical partner; customers call for resolution

By Ozioruva Aliu

Benin City — Management of Ossiomo Power Plant on the weekend addressed concerns over an ongoing dispute with its technical partner, saying the company has paid more than ₦2 billion to the partner since operations began.

The clarification came at a stakeholders’ meeting where many customers urged a political solution after the state government withdrew an 11 kVA line that has affected power supply to some homes and businesses.

At the meeting, Ossiomo’s representative, Engr. Festus Evbuomwan, said payments are made to the technical partner for power generated and that the partners operate a joint account. He apologised for the recent outage and said generation has resumed, though not yet at full capacity. Evbuomwan added that full capacity will be achieved once all turbines are operational and that the company is working to extend supply lines, including plans for a 33 kVA line along Airport Road and Lagos Road.

He also clarified that the Edo State government does not hold a stake in Ossiomo and appealed for cooperation to restore and maintain power supply across affected lines.

Customers, including a hotelier who spoke at the meeting, described losses from the outage and urged authorities and stakeholders to help resolve the dispute quickly so businesses and residents can return to steady power.

The company said it hopes to restore full service soon. The claims and details discussed at the meeting have been presented as statements by Ossiomo and stakeholders and have not been independently verified.

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