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Anambra State Government, has planned to establish Electricity Regulatory Commission for improved power supply.
Law Mefor, Commissioner for Information made the disclosure in a statement after the Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
According to him, the Commission would help to fully implement the Anambra State Electricity Bill which was passed into law by the Anambra State House of Assembly and assented to by Governor Charles Soludo on April 10, 2025.
The law will regulate electricity generation, transmission, and distribution while ensuring equitable access and reliable, efficient electricity delivery within the State.
“Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission to be established: To implement the recently assented Anambra State Electricity Act, ANSEC decided to immediately establish the Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission and launched a recruitment drive for subject-matter experts to join the new commission,” he said.
The meeting, according to the Commissioner, equally approved naming of the new Anambra State Government House as “Light House Awka” in keeping with Anambra State’s slogan, “Light of the Nation,” as well as explored how to restore, reshape the moral and social structures of the State.
The State Government also ruled that facilities used as holding places for child beggars would be confiscated and sealed In compliance with Anambra Homeland Security Law, 2025.
The Government also approved construction of a warehouse for Pharmaceutical Grade Kaolin at Anambra State Kaolin Plant, Ukpor valued at N190,482,467.94.
It also awarded to Strata Projects Ltd, Supply and Installation of a 750 KVA Transformer at Anambra State Kaolin Plant, Ukpor awarded to Zamlic Ventures Ltd at the Sum of ₦110,114,510.60.
The procurement and supply of official uniforms and operational gears to Ocha Brigade awarded to Analiro Enterprises Ltd at contract Sum of ₦155,653,550.00.
