The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has announced a salary increase for its workers, effective December 1, 2026.

The company, which distributes electricity across Edo, Delta, Ondo and Ekiti States, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday following negotiations with electricity workers’ unions.

The meeting was attended by BEDC Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Lawani, as well as representatives of the National Union of Electricity Employees and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies.

Lawani said the successful conclusion of negotiations, which commenced in March 2026, reflected management’s commitment to staff welfare and improved organisational performance.

He, however, described the recent industrial action by workers as avoidable, noting that it resulted in revenue losses, reputational damage and hardship for electricity consumers.

The statement explained that the negotiations covered staff welfare, salary adjustments and other conditions of service.

BEDC also noted that its operational expenditure framework had remained unchanged since 2013, despite rising operating costs and prevailing economic challenges.