Gov. Dapo Abiodun has proposed a bill for a law to improve electricity generation, transmission and distribution within Ogun state.
Mr Oludaisi Elemide , the Speaker, read the governor’s letter during plenary in Abeokuta on Tuesday.
The bill also seek to establish an Electricity Marker and Key Power Sector Bodies, Enforce Consumer Rights and Obligations and for other connected purposes.
According to the letter which partly reads: “I am pleased to forward the above captioned bill through your good self, to the House of Assembly, for due consideration and passage into Law.
” The bill, which was approved at the Executive Council Meeting held on August 1 is necessitated by the Passage of the Electricity Act 2023.
” This empowers States to provide a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for the power sector .
” This will be in the areas of generation, transmission, distribution, trading and enforcement of consumer rights and obligations among others,” the statement read.
