Benue gov signs electricity bill into law

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has officially signed the state's Electricity Bill into law, a move he described as a significant step toward enhancing power supply, attracting investment, and fostering economic development. The announcement was made on Monday via a statement from Chief Solomon Iorpev, the Governor's Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity, and Strategic Communication.

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a major step towards improving power supply, attracting investment, and driving economic development in the state.

Governor Alia stated that the new legislation will invigorate the power sector by encouraging increased investment, promoting healthy competition, strengthening consumer protections, and broadening access to electricity for communities that have been underserved. Upon assenting to the bill, he characterized it as a "landmark step towards accelerating economic growth, improving power supply, and creating sustainable development opportunities across the state."

The law is anticipated to provide a substantial boost to businesses, stimulate industrial expansion, generate employment opportunities, and improve service delivery in both urban and rural areas. It also aims to foster better collaboration between electricity providers and consumers, thereby increasing investor confidence in Benue State's energy sector.

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a landmark step towards accelerating economic growth, improving power supply, and creating sustainable development opportunities across the state.

Alia commended the Benue State House of Assembly for passing the bill and reiterated his administration's commitment to cultivating an environment conducive to investment and sustainable development. He acknowledged that the legislation should have been enacted earlier but stressed his administration's determination to overcome bureaucratic hurdles and advance the state. He urged residents to support the administration's development agenda, emphasizing a renewed commitment to achieving lasting progress despite the state's long history.

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although the legislation ought to have been enacted years ago, his administration remains determined to break bureaucratic bottlenecks and move the state forward.

This signing follows the bill's passage by the Benue State House of Assembly months prior. It is part of a broader set of measures designed to bolster infrastructure, resource management, and regulatory systems within the state. One related bill seeks to establish the Benue State Electricity/Power Management Agency to improve electricity management and distribution frameworks.

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despite Benue State’s 50-year history, there is renewed determination under his leadership to build lasting achievements that future generations will be proud of