The National Assembly has commended Governor Alex Otti for signing the Abia State Electricity Bill into law and creating a regulatory body for electricity generation and distribution in Abia State.

The Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Renewable Energy, Afam Ogene gave the commendation over the weekend when he led a delegation of the committee on a working visit to the governor.

Ogene said that the enormous power challenges confronting the nation cannot be over-emphasized, hence, the attention being paid to renewable energy.

He averred that the transition of Nigeria to renewable energy is a top priority to the House of Representatives, hence, its popularisation by the House.

He used the opportunity to invite Otti to participate and partner with the National Assembly in that regard.

He said, “Your Excellency, let me begin by thanking you for agreeing to meet with us. I also want to thank you for signing into law, the Abia State Electricity Bill into law and in that bill, we saw how you prioritised the place of renewable energy.

“You have gone ahead to put in place the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority, signifying that you have moved on since the National Assembly moved the issue of electricity to the concurrent list. Going forward, it is going to be a partnership.

“This strategic approach tends to popularize the new technology and encourage Nigerians to adopt renewable energy solutions, thereby, strengthening national energy options and security.

“The House has also taken a significant step towards promoting renewable energy sustainability by recently adopting a resolution that makes it mandatory for government Ministries, Agencies and Departments, including institutions to transition to renewable energy sources for their power means.

“To further place renewable energy on the front burner, the Committee, in conjunction with the office of the Speaker has scheduled a National Legislative Summit, between May 5 and 7, 2025 to cast more light on the legislative and regulatory gaps in the sector.

“Specifically, the summit aims to facilitate knowledge exchange to promote dialogue among legislators, experts and stakeholders for critical legislative priorities, legislative frameworks and global best practices.


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