Akpabio Urges President Tinubu to Decentralise Electricity Distribution
Senate President Godswill Akpabio
By Reporter
Nigeria’ Senate President, Senate Godswill Akpabio has urged President Tinubu to consider deregulating the transmission sector.
Speaking at the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport in Iperu-remo, Akpabio noted that the deregulation of the transmission sector will allow Governors to be able to pledge 24hr electricity to her citizens.
Akpabio also particularly hailed the Ogun State House of Assembly noting their contributions to the success of the project.
“Without proper appropriation, what we are seeing today would not have been possible,” Akpabio noted.
”Mr President you were the first person to develop independent power plants in Lagos state before my state, Akwa-Ibom State copied you and other states followed suit. I am sure you will also deregulate TCN to allow states distribute their own electricity so Governors can pledge 24 hour electricity. This will further decentralise development,” Akpabio added
Akpabio also praised President Tinubu for his reforms, which he said had liberated states from owing salaries, also commended Governor Abiodun for building the Gateway Airport and for the judicious use of increased federal allocations.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had constituted a 11-member committee to ensure the smooth sailing incorporation of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO).
The President had also noted that Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) will optimise and revolutionise power generation, and in particular, the grid and transmission sector
