Delta: Be concerned about establishing State Independent Electricity Generation Schemes, group urges Oborevwori

Following the series of collapse of the National grid, a group, Initiative For Social Rights Concerns And Advancement(ISRCA)
AKA “No Justice, No Peace”today  urged the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led Delta State Government to be more concerned about establishing "State Independent Electricity Generation Schemes" to deliver 24 hours constant power supply to its citizens as that would attract rapid growth and development to the State. 

ISRCA National Co-ordinator, Comrade(Amb.) Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen made the call in a statement sent to Our Correspondent in Warri. 

While commending Governor Oborevwori for the ongoing construction of flyovers in Effurun and Warri, the group said the project, upon completion, will be a landmark achievement of the Delta State Government under Governor Sheriff  Oborevwori, adding that, the  issues of governance shouldn’t be one sided: focusing solely on flyovers  and roads construction while the life of the people being  governed  are not directly affected positively.

According to the group,"No doubts, any State Government that could provide 24 hours uninterrupted power supply for a period of time, would be highly esteemed by the people. More-so, constant power supply will boast businesses in the State, as it will solve almost half of the people's  problems because, many  businesses and families rely on the use of electricity to survive."

The group urged Governor Oborevwori key into  the new Electricity Acts (EA) as amended as  will enhance the progress of the State. 

Part of the statement reads; "To  move forward, there’s need for the Government of Delta State to uphold diligence and integrity, cutting away from BEDC and establishing her State owned Independent Electricity Generation Schemes, as it would be a remarkable and great achievement for this administration and the people of Delta.

"The sweet truth is that a government like Delta State cannot afford to repeat past mistakes, going by her available resources and how they’re judiciously used, as there’s a great reawakening of the peoples’ interest in politics."

The Electricity Acts(EA) as Amended gives State Governments the opportunity to transfer regulatory authority over electricity operations in the state to the state regulator” and in compliance with the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended).

The Federal Government gave State Government the nod to generate and distribute energy in their respective States but most State Governments according to the group," turned blind eyes and never gave second thoughts apart from a few.

"It is quite unfortunate, that the Nigerian citizens lost their rights to constant electricity supply by the Federal Government, which is a constitutional right after the National Electricity Power Supply (NEPA) was changed to PHCN for privatization, which has left the people in total darkness and joblessness. Too bad! Ekiti, Enugu, Imo States and Abia deserve recognition for their efforts to establish independent electricity generation frameworks coupled with the new bill signed by the Lagos State Government. 

"However, it’s concerning that only a few states are taking proactive steps towards energy self-sufficiency.

"The new Electricity Acts (EA) as amended, would provide State Governments at all levels the opportunity to reclaim control over the power sector, especially in the supply of electricity that will lay robust foundations for jobs and stimulated economic growth, improved quality of life, energy equity, and environmental sustainability."