Nigeria, March 23 -- The governments of Edo, Delta, Ondo, and Ekiti states have informed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) of their intention to exercise shareholder rights in the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).

The state governments noted that the decision is to ensure the efficient provision of electricity services to citizens.

This was disclosed in a letter dated 18 March, addressed to the Executive Chairman of NERC, Sanusi Garba.

The letter was jointly signed by the Commissioner for Energy in Delta State, Jerry Ehiwairor; the Commissioner for Mining and Energy in Edo State, Enaholo Ojeifoh; the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities in Ekiti State, Mobolaji Aluko; and the Commissione...