The Yobe State House of Assembly has given accelerated consideration to a bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the law establishing the Rural Electrification Commission, aimed at ensuring a sustainable power supply across the state.
The bill, presented by the executive arm of government, passed its second reading on the floor of the House following extensive deliberations by lawmakers.
Leading the debate, the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Nasiru Hassan Yusuf, said, “The establishment of the commission is a critical step towards accelerating socio-economic development and improving the living standards of people in rural communities.”
Yusuf explained that, “The commission would enable the state government to facilitate the deployment of renewable energy sources such as solar mini-grids, wind, and biomass systems to ensure adequate, affordable, and sustainable electricity supply across the state.”
The Majority Leader urged members to support the bill in order to enhance social service delivery, transform rural economies, and boost revenue generation.
In their separate contributions, members representing Mamudo, Karasuwa, Damagum, and Gujba constituencies— respectively Hon. Mohammed Isa Bello, Hon. Adamu Dala Dogo, Hon. Bulama Bukar, and Hon. Digma Maina Gana—described the bill as a welcome development, given the persistent power challenges in most rural areas of the state.
Presiding over the sitting, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio, committed the bill to the House Standing Committee on Transport and Energy for further legislative action.
