Deputy Governor, Onyeme Moves to Resolve Ndokwa Electricity Crisis

Amid ongoing agitation by residents over the prolonged blackout in Ndokwa land, the Delta State Government has assured that tangible steps are being taken to restore power supply to the affected communities.

The state’s Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme, gave this assurance during an interview on Arise Television on Saturday, June 8, 2025.

Speaking candidly on the situation, Onyeme disclosed that the state government had been in active discussions with relevant electricity agencies and that significant progress had already been made behind the scenes.

According to him, barring further delays, the electricity company in charge of the area is expected to mobilize to site immediately after the public holiday.

He added that the aim is to ensure that electricity is restored to Ndokwa land within a period of two months.

“We are not just watching; we are engaging. By Tuesday, work will begin in earnest. Our people have suffered long enough and we are taking this seriously,” the Deputy Governor said.

The power situation in Ndokwa, comprising both Ndoshimili and Ukwuani areas, has been a source of concern for months, leading to protests and public outcry. In a separate development, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Relations, Chief Tony Amechi, recently appealed to residents to adopt peaceful approaches in expressing their grievances.

He encouraged the people to form advocacy groups and work with community elders to ensure that their demands are heard and met constructively.

While some political figures, including Commissioner for Works and Public Information Charles Aniagwu, have been vocal about infrastructure development in other parts of the state, there has been no direct public statement from him specifically addressing the Ndokwa electricity challenge.

Aniagwu has recently focused on other state projects such as roads, hospitals, and sports infrastructure.

Despite this, the government insists that resolving the power supply issue remains a top priority.

Observers say that while the deputy governor’s statement offers some relief, residents will be watching closely to see whether the promised mobilization and two-month restoration timeline are met.

For now, Ndokwa communities remain hopeful that action will match words and that light will soon return to their homes and businesses.