The Edo State Government has issued transmission, distribution licences to CCETC Ogua Energy Limited for its 100-megawatt power project in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state.

The Commissioner for Power, Mr Paul Usenbo, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Benin on Saturday.

Usenbo said the company had been presented with its certificate of licence for electricity transmission after meeting key requirements for the project.

He said the first phase of the project was completed in July 2026, while attention had now shifted to the second, final phase.

According to him, the remaining phase is expected to be completed, commissioned by the end of 2026.

He said most major milestones were expected to be substantially achieved by October, provided there were no unforeseen challenges or regulatory encumbrances.

The commissioner assured the developers that the state government would consider extending the timeline if significant challenges affected completion.

He said the completion date could be moved to the first quarter of 2027 if necessary.

Usenbo, however, expressed confidence in the progress of the project, citing the level of work completed at the site, the ongoing arrival and installation of power-generation equipment.

He said the generation machines being delivered to the site were expected to be installed, made operational within the projected timeframe.