We will make Electricity Blackouts a relic of the past, Shettima boasts

By emmanuel MALAGU

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government will promote Constitutional Framework that empowers States to generate, transmit, and distribute Electricity in Areas covered by the National Grid.

Shettima gave the assurance at the 145th National Economic Council (NEC) Meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Addressing the Council, the Vice-President said that the Decentralisation of the National Grid would put an end to incessant collapse that has plunged some States in the North into total darkness.

“The recent Blackouts caused by the actions of Vandals remind us of our urgent need to expand our Energy Infrastructure.

”I believe the Governors here would agree that the Decentralisation of Electricity is our path forward.

“We will continue to promote the Constitutional Framework that empowers Constituent States within the Nigerian Federation to generate, transmit, and distribute Electricity in Areas covered by the National Grid,” he said.

Shettima added: “Together, we can make instability a relic of the past. Furthermore, our Energy Sector must embrace the potential of Renewable Energy.

”We must leverage Solar and Mini-Grid Solutions tailored to Regional needs. I urge the Council to support the implementation of the Nigeria Energy Sector Implementation Plan (NESIP).

“If we capitalise on our diverse Regional Energy Resources—from Northern Nigeria’s Solar Potential to the South’s Gas Reserves—we can build a resilient, Decentralised Energy System that drives Growth and empowers our Communities.”

The Vice President listed some of the Measures for the Decentralisation of the National Grid to include the establishment of Mini-Grids, Solar and Renewable Energy Sources like Solar Photovoltaic and Wind Turbines.

He also stressed the urgent need for the implementation of the Nigeria Energy Sector Implementation Plan (NESIP).

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