Residents of several communities in Bida Local Government Area of Niger State have expressed relief following the gradual restoration of electricity supply after weeks of outage that disrupted economic and social activities.
The affected communities, including Darachita, Bangaie, Low Cost, Kobo Area, Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Quarters, Polytechnic Layout and Cabs Layout, had endured prolonged darkness before repair works commenced on the Barrack Feeders network.
The restoration followed the arrival of critical materials, including poles and cables, supplied by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), enabling technicians to begin repairs and reconnection of affected lines.
Residents who spoke on the development described the return of electricity as a welcome relief, noting that the outage had affected businesses, household activities and public services.
Many attributed the breakthrough to sustained engagements between the Niger State Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy and AEDC, which ensured the prompt delivery of repair materials to Bida.
Community leaders commended the Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Suleiman Umar, whom they said maintained pressure on relevant authorities and monitored efforts aimed at restoring supply to the affected areas.
The communities also acknowledged the contributions of other stakeholders who facilitated coordination between the state government and AEDC, leading to the ongoing intervention.
According to residents, the development reflects ongoing efforts by the administration of Niger state Governor Umar Mohammed Bago to improve infrastructure and public service delivery across the state.
Speaking on the development, Umar assured residents that the state government would continue to collaborate with relevant agencies to improve electricity supply and address challenges affecting communities across Niger State.
For many residents, the sight of repair teams working across their neighbourhoods has rekindled hopes of a stable power supply and improved living conditions.
