Abia State Government says that electricity market in Abia is on track as Governor Alex Otti led government is poised to utilize the available renewable energy sources in the state to provide access to electricity to all.
The Commissioner for Power and Public Utililities, Engineer. Ikechukwu Monday stated this at the Off Grid Energy Stakeholders Workshop on Abia State Off Grid Regulations Framework organised in Umuahia. He explained that the stakeholders’ engagement which involves personnel from Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the State was aimed at making energy available at an international standard. Engr. Monday enjoined the participants to be greatly engaged in the workshop and understand what the initiative actually as well as how it would affect Abia State so as to contribute effectively to the policy framework.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Energy, Engr. Kachi Etuluo explained that the stakeholders choose Abia state to be amongst the states who have developed their upgrade energy’s sector into actualising the dream of Governor. Contributing, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power and Public Utililities, Mrs. Nwanyieze Otum appreciated Governor Alex Otti for his resolve to enhance electricity supply to the State by initiating plans for the electricity regulations.
