Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa has signed the Jigawa State Electricity Regulatory Commission bill into law.
This is contained in a statement by Hamisu Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, on Monday in Dutse.
He said the governor assented to the bill passed by the state House of Assembly, as part of effort to enhance electricity regulation and access.
According to him, the mandate of the commission include overseeing electricity generation, transmission, system operation, distribution and supply.
This, he said, aimed at enhancing electricity access for residents of the state, while fostering an environment conducive to private sector investment via public private partnerships to improve energy infrastructure and service delivery.
Mohammed said the law would support development of diverse electricity solutions including grid, mini grid and off grid systems, utilising both renewable…
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