In a remarkable turnaround for a community long shrouded in literal and metaphorical darkness, electricity has finally been restored to Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State after more than a decade without power—ushering in a wave of hope, opportunity, and economic renewal.
The announcement, made by the Executive Chairman of Bekwarra LGA, Hon. Theresa Ushie, has been met with jubilation across the region. In a heartfelt statement, Ushie credited Governor Bassey Otu for the monumental achievement, describing it as a “historic milestone” that reflects the governor’s people-first leadership and unwavering commitment to rural development.
“For over ten years, the people of Bekwarra have lived in darkness—facing not just the absence of light, but the ripple effects of halted economic activity, reduced educational advancement, and weakened community security,” Ushie said. “Today, that chapter closes. We now step into a brighter, more prosperous era.”
The return of electricity is expected to deliver transformative change. From revitalizing small and medium-scale enterprises to boosting digital connectivity, improving healthcare delivery, and strengthening local security, the ripple effects are already being felt.
Ushie emphasized that the power restoration is not merely about illuminating homes—it is about restoring dignity, reigniting hope, and empowering future generations. She also praised Governor Otu’s wider vision for Cross River State, particularly his infrastructure interventions across the Northern Senatorial District, describing them as timely and impactful.
“This project is more than wires and transformers; it is a promise fulfilled, a future secured. On behalf of our royal fathers, the youth, women, and elders of Bekwarra, I say: thank you, Your Excellency. You have etched your name in gold in the story of our people,” Ushie declared.
The Bekwarra power reconnection forms part of Governor Otu’s ambitious rural electrification and infrastructure revitalization agenda, aimed at closing the development gap between urban and rural communities across Cross River.
As electricity hums back to life across Bekwarra, a long-awaited sense of renewal spreads through its towns and villages—proof that with purposeful leadership, even the darkest chapters can give way to light.
