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Benin - Apply for Electricity Connection


Procedure

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How to apply:
In person

  1. Visit any BEDC electricity Plc branch near you and obtain the application form or click on the link below to download : (application form)
  2. Submit the complete form to the attending official for verification and processing if all the information’s are in order you will be registered.
  3. An BEDC inspector will then be dispatched to the site for an assessment to determine the estimate cost of the layout connection materials.
  4. You will then be required to pay the estimate cost and Present the payment receipt to BEDC offices to facilitate the connect.
  5. After presentation of the payment receipt you will receive external works, meter installation and electricity flow within 10 days


Required Documents

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  • Passport photo
  • Valid identification document



Office Locations & Contacts

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Benin Electricity distribution company Plc (BEDC):
Head office
5, Akpakpava Street, Benin City, Edo State
Telephone 0803-901-2323
Email: customercomplaints@bedcpower.com
Other location Link
Opening hours: 08:00am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday, except on public holidays



Eligibility

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  • Service is open to all

Fees

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  • You will be given a quotation fee.

Validity

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  • Connection is valid forever unless you fail to pay your monthly electricity bills, which leads to disconnection of the service by the BEDC

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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  • Within one month

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

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  • Details of the applicant
  • Address details at which the supply is required
  • Type of premise
  • Use of the premise
  • Name /address of employer/business/reference person (where applicable)
  • Identification number
  • Declaration by the applicant


Need for the Document

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  • Connection to electricity supply in Benin are provided by BEDC Electricity Plc.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.


External Links

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Others

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