BEDC is the 4th largest Disco in distribution capacity and 3rd largest in number of households among the Distribution Companies (Discos) being privatized. BEDC is strategically located and uniquely positioned to maximize the opportunities that may arise as Nigeria’s power trading market becomes more competitive and liberalized, as there are a number of major power generations and transmission hubs located within the area.

The Electricity Distribution Companies in Nigeria with franchise areas of coverage under the control of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC which comprises of AEDC, BEDC, EKEDC, EEDC, IBEDC, IKEDC, JEDC, KNEDC, KEDC, PHEDC and YEDC.