Osun to develop action plan for power sector

The statement read, “The new policy will also include the creation of Osun State Electricity Regulatory Commission to issue licences to private firms ready to engage in power production and regulate interface among operators within the power sector from the power generators, distributors and the consumers.

“The planned policy will also facilitate private sector investment in the state electricity sector, encourage alternative energy sources, from renewable to other green power sources.” It noted that another part of the plan is to electrify Osun programmes to ensure all towns and villages in Osun are provided with power supply from mini-dams to other sources of energy.

“The governor, who promised to inaugurate the committee soon, also expressed the intention of his administration to seek the support of the National Electricity Regulatory Commission on the state electricity market plans,” the statement added.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

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