Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced that his government will produce and deliver electricity in the state by the end of 2026.
Mbah revealed the intentions of his government to address the issues of irregular power supply to businesses and residents of the state at a town hall meeting with various stakeholders on Saturday.
He mentioned, “Electricity is a major infrastructural requirement for industrial development. We are going to establish the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission as we address all legal and regulatory matters in achieving the goal.
“Collaborating with the private sector, we will produce and distribute electricity in Enugu by the end of 2026. We will construct new transmission lines and manage the distribution of power.
“People can come here to purchase and distribute power, our goal is to ensure we have a reliable power supply to businesses and households in Enugu.”
Mbah also discussed the ongoing legacy project designed to restructure the educational sector.