**Epileptic Power Supply: BEDC Blames National Grid Generation Decline** Nigerians, especially those in Edo, Delta, Ondo, and Ekiti states, have once again been hit by unreliable power supply courtesy of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC). The company's management has attributed the current epileptic power supply to a sharp decline in national grid generation. According to Mr. Ogunleye Akinleye, the Chief Commercial Officer of BEDC, the drop in national grid generation from about 4,000 megawatts to 3,940 megawatts is affecting electricity distribution across the country, including BEDC's franchise areas. This has led to a significant reduction in power supply, causing frustration and hardship for Nigerians. The decline in power supply has also had a negative impact on BEDC's revenue collection. With customers receiving less power, their willingness to pay electricity bills has decreased. As a result, post-paid collections have dropped, and prepaid vending has also been affected, leading to poor revenue inflow for the company. This situation has made it challenging for BEDC to meet its market obligations and access full operational expenditure (OPEX). Despite this, the company has appealed to its customers to remain patient as the Federal Government and stakeholders work to address the power generation challenges. This development serves as a reminder of the ongoing power crisis in Nigeria. The country's power generation capacity has been a major concern for years, leading to unreliable power supply across the country. While the Federal Government and stakeholders are working to address the issue, Nigerians must continue to endure the hardships associated with epileptic power supply. In the meantime, BEDC customers are advised to remain patient and hopeful that the current power generation challenges will be resolved soon. Perhaps, this is an opportunity for the Federal Government to review its energy policies and invest in alternative energy sources to alleviate the country's power crisis.