Kaduna State House of Assembly (KDHA) has passed a bill to establish the Kaduna State Electricity Regulatory Commission. The move introduces a commercial and technical regulatory framework for the state's electricity market. The bill was considered after a report by the Joint Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure and the Judiciary, chaired by Alhaji Muhammed Nasiru. It underwent third reading and was passed into law.
The new law provides for the administration of the commission and sets guidelines to regulate the state's electricity sector. It aims to promote green technology and ensure sustainable power supply across Kaduna. The framework is designed to support a safe, reliable, and efficient electricity system. It also aligns with existing federal regulations on power distribution and oversight.
Kaduna is positioning itself to take direct control of electricity delivery through a dedicated regulatory body. With the state assembly passing the bill, Alhaji Muhammed Nasiru's committee played a pivotal role in advancing this legal framework. This shift could mean more localized accountability and faster response to power challenges for residents. It also signals a growing trend of states stepping in where national infrastructure efforts have faltered.
