Asaba — After eight years of blackout, 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 residents expressed gratitude to the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, HRM Obi Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, for his relentless efforts in restoring electricity to their communities.

Okwabani Anthony Enurah, the Traditional Chief of Otulu Ogwashi-Uku, expressed happiness and appreciation to the monarch.

He said the Obi collaborated with the electricity committees to acquire the necessary poles, cables, transformers, and equipment to reconnect them, saying "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.