BEDC raises staff salaries

BEDC, the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, has announced a salary increase for its members of staff, effective December 1, 2026. The decision was reached after negotiations with the National Union of Electricity Employees and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies. The increase aims to address concerns raised by the workers, including overtime payments, personal protective equipment, staff promotions, staff welfare, salary harmonisation, and overtime payments.

The BEDC CEO, Jonathan Lawani, emphasized the importance of this decision in demonstrating the shared commitment of management and the unions to staff welfare and the overall performance of the company.

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