Kogi state will now manage its electricity generation and distribution, aiming to improve power supply and boost business investments in the region.
Abdulmutalib Muhammed, Kogi state’s commissioner for rural and energy development, announced this during a press briefing in Lokoja following a state executive council meeting.
As reported by BusinessDay, he also disclosed that the council directed the electrification of the State Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp within one week, highlighting the government’s swift response to critical energy needs.
Muhammed stated:
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng provided a breakdown of states that are ready to generate electricity.
Taiwo Olatunbosun, the commissioner for information in Ekiti, disclosed that the government had domesticated the electricity law in the state, adding that electricity had been generated and transmitted through the Independent Power Project (IPP).
Gbenga Omotosho, the state commissioner for information and strategy, said on Thursday, April 4, that Lagos had been at the forefront of championing independent electricity supply since the passing of its Electricity Act.
The North Central state has disclosed ongoing efforts to establish its power-generating firm.
Omale Omale, the state’s commissioner for power and transport, disclosed this on Thursday, April 4, adding that the government had begun its transmission programme and policy in the electricity sector.
The state government said it partnered with the Nigeria Off-Grid Market Acceleration Programme to develop and implement energy projects that would enhance and sustain the electricity supply.
The Kano state has also expressed readiness to generate power for people and companies, adding that its projects are almost complete.
According to The Punch, other states that have expressed their readiness are Kebbi, Osun, Ondo, Zamfara, Sokoto, Oyo, Edo, Kaduna, and Enugu.
TimesNow.com.ng previously reported that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission revealed Discos who breached certain contractual obligations to regulators and customers would face additional penalties.
According to an Order on Performance Monitoring Framework for All DisCos, this would impact seven issues used to evaluate each DisCo’s performance.
The new order sought to hold the top management of each DisCo accountable for their compliance with reporting requirements and implementation of commission directives in line with the utility’s terms and conditions.
Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at TimesNow.com.ng.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
