The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated moves to establish a new law that would empower the state government to create an Electricity Regulatory Agency aimed at addressing the persistent power supply challenges facing residents and revitalizing the state's industries.
Presenting the bill during the Assembly's plenary session on Monday, the Majority Leader, Hon. Lawan Husaini Dala, explained that the proposed agency would develop a comprehensive framework for managing Kano's electricity market.
Dala further stated that the agency would be tasked with implementing modern strategies and diversifying power generation sources to meet the energy needs of Kano's population.
He noted that the bill would also enable the agency to regulate electricity distribution, particularly to industries and businesses, with the goal of attracting greater investment into the state.
Speaking to Premier Radio, a local radio station on the matter, the Assembly's Chief Press Secretary, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, said the establishment of the agency would mark a significant step towards Kano achieving energy self-sufficiency.
“Once the legislative process is completed, Kano State will be on the path to independently generating and managing its own electricity, reducing reliance on the national grid,” Shawai said.
The lawmakers have already intensified deliberations on the bill.
They believe the creation of the agency would pave the way for a stable, affordable, and more accessible electricity supply for Kano residents.
