Electricity Sector Governance In Akwa Ibom State Will Be Professional, Transparent- Gov Eno

By Bassey Nkponam 
IKOT EKPENE 
The Akwa Ibom governor has said the electricity sector governance in the State will henceforth be professional, transparent, and entirely citizen-focused. 
The State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, who stated this, last Thursday, while declaring open the 2-day electricity summit, which took place at the Four Points By Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene, said with the new reforms in place, the business of  the power sector  in the state will be transparent, and professionally managed.
   Eno, while rolling out a strategic plan to deliver a dependable electricity sector that will stand the test of time, said only by being professional and transparent, can the State put in place an electricity sector that will stand the test of time.
He maintained that the State’s electricity reforms will be attained within the context of Nigeria’s reforming, reshaping and redesigning electricity supply industry.
“In Akwa Ibom State, electricity sector governance will be professional, transparent, and entirely citizen-focused. Only by so doing, can we put in place a State electricity sector that will stand the test of time”, he said and declared his readiness to move forward, a journey that will get electricity better for all citizens of the State.
Eno observed that though Akwa Ibom State is blessed with abundance of gas and energy resources, citizens were still struggling to access power supply.
He explained that the summit marks a turning point of electricity tariff in the state, as actions will be taken to ensure that power moves optimally for the benefit of Akwa Ibom people.
Expatiating on the vision for total electricity access in the State, Eno emphasized that electricity must not be seen as luxury, but as resources to ease the citizens from suffering but live longer.
“For decades, our people have lived with the paradox of great energy potential but could not fully appropriate the gift. We are blessed with abundance of gas, a state-owned power plant, yet too many of our homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals are grappling with epileptic power supply,” he stated.
Eno assured investors of his commitment to providing the necessary facilities and level-playing field for them to invest and produce clean energy in the State.
He stated that the State was already integrating clean energy solutions into its vision to ensure that model healthcare centres, schools, and other critical State’s facilities and services were no longer dependent on unreliable power supply.
“Our Compressed Natural Gas mass transportation plan, introduction of electric vehicles, and other energy renewable initiatives are all part of the deliberate strategy to reduce emission, cut cost, and build a sustainable energy future.
“Let us make our State an outstanding model for sub national electricity reform in Nigeria, because when we electrify Akwa Ibom State and enable reliable, affordable, and clean electricity across the State, we are creating an Akwa Ibom in which we all rise and stand tall together to truly arise to a renewed hope,” he said.