This feat was achieved through the efforts of the Landlords and some cooperating tenants who came together and inaugurated an Estate Exco to seek solution to the perennial electricity challenges bedevilling the area.
A Real Estate expert and landlord in the Estate, Mr. Peter Kifordu was appointed Chairman to spearhead the task of getting a transformer for the Estate, in synergy with the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).
Swinging into action, the Committee within one month, raised N3.5 million out of which N3.350 million was expended as landing cost of procuring the transformer.
The Committee initially set a target of N5 million for the purchase of the transformer including buying other accessories and paying a contractor to install the transformer and repair the existing lines plus other logistics.
The Estate has exceeded the N5 million target as landlords and tenants are cooperated, having seen the transparent way the Committee has handled the self help project of the Estate.
Speaking with the Chairman of the Elite Estate Exco, Mr. Peter Kifordu, he affirmed that the procurement of the transformer for the Estate was strictly individuals’ effort.
He commended the landlords and tenants in the Estate for believing in him to champion the self help project of having electricity restored in the Estate after two years.
Kifordu, called on the Government and BEDC to always live up to expectations in meeting the necessary needs of the people, stressing that it was the sole responsibility of government and BEDC to provide electricity for the citizens.
According to him, “We pay our taxes and having given the leaders our collective mandate, it is our right to enjoy dividends of democracy. We are not asking for too much; all we ask is give us constant electricity, give us good roads, provide standard education for our children. Therefore you will see the citizens playing their part towards national unity and progress.
“I want to commend the landlords and tenants in the Estate for a job well done, because it was their collective effort that yielded positive result”, Kifordu said.
It is on record that a 500KVA Transformer had been installed by Engr. Henry Isicheli of Mupec Electrical Ventures while the lines are being worked on to ensure every house gets light when the transformer is finally energized.
Meanwhile, the transformer was test run on Sunday 13th December to enable the Estate experience the presence of a New Dawn of a lighted environment, while the light will fully come on stream on Thursday 17th December.
