University of Beniben students protested on Benin-Ore highway against power outages due to unresolved electricity bill dispute with BEDC.
Students at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) protested on the Benin-Ore highway against weeks of power outages on campus, affecting their exam preparations. The university was unable to reach an agreement with the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) over a contentious electricity bill, leading to an increase in the monthly bill from N80 million to N280 million. The university resorting to power generators and rationing power on campus caused inconvenience and frustration for students.
July 03, 2024
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