Tinubu Signs Amended Electricity Bill, Will It Fix Nigeria’s Power Woes? Details Emerge

Feb 9, 2024 | Uncategorized


President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, making it law.

Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, conveyed this update in a statement released on Friday, February 9

President Bola Tinubu signed the bill on Friday, Feb. 9
The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill is expected to yield reforms in the power sector. Photo Credit: The Presidency
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The bill aims to tackle the developmental and environmental issues faced by communities hosting power generation facilities.

It mandates that five per cent of the total annual operating expenses of power generating companies (GENCOs) from the previous year be allocated for developing these host communities.

As reported by Channels TV, the statement reads:

“The bill further provides that the funds set aside for the development of host communities will be received, managed, and administered for infrastructure development in the host communities by a reputable Trustee/Manager to be jointly appointed by the respective GENCO and their host community.”

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Meanwhile, the much-awaited student loan application portal will open on Wednesday, February 21, for interested applicants.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to launch the scheme for Nigerian students in higher institutions.

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