The Taraba State Electricity Bill has been described as economically competitive with other states in the country by the Commissioner for Energy and Economic Development, Engr. Naomi Tanko Agbu.
Speaking at a public hearing organised by the Taraba State House Committee on Power, Agbu stated that the bill will provide a comprehensive legal framework for electricity generation, transmission, distribution, licensing, trading, and consumer rights in the state.
“The bill will promote policy and regulatory measures to ensure the expansion of power transmission networks in Taraba State, addressing any imbalance in the existing transmission infrastructure,” Agbu said.
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Chairman of the House Committee on Power, Honourable Angye Josiah Yaro, welcomed contributions from stakeholders, groups, and individuals to ensure a clean bill that reflects international standards.
The bill, sponsored by the Commissioner for Energy and Economic Development, has scaled through its second reading on the floor of the State House of Assembly and was referred to the Committee on Power for a public hearing.
“This bill will provide a legal framework for electricity regulation in the state,” Yaro said.
The public hearing aims to gather input from stakeholders to ensure a robust and effective electricity bill for Taraba State.