The Ekiti State Government has intensified efforts to enhance electricity supply across the state following strategic discussions between the Ekiti State Electricity Regulatory Bureau (EKSERB) and the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) aimed at expanding access to stable and affordable power.
Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti, the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Prof. Mobolaji Aluko, said the state remains focused on building a modern electricity market capable of attracting investment and meeting the growing energy needs of residents and businesses.
According to him, the proposed collaboration is expected to leverage available generation capacity and existing infrastructure to improve power delivery, support industrial growth, and stimulate economic activities across the state. He noted that reliable electricity remains critical to job creation, increased productivity, and improved living standards.
Prof. Aluko explained that the initiative is in line with ongoing reforms in the nation’s power sector following the Electricity Act 2023, which empowers states to play a more active role in electricity regulation and market development.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the Biodun Oyebanji administration’s commitment to investing in energy infrastructure, noting that recent approvals for transformer upgrades, network expansion projects, and other electricity interventions demonstrate the government’s determination to improve service delivery.
In his remarks, EKSERB Executive Secretary, Engr. Samson David, described the engagement as another milestone in the state’s electricity reform agenda. He said the regulatory framework established under the Ekiti State Electricity Reform Law has opened new opportunities for private-sector participation in generation, distribution, metering, and renewable energy development.
David added that Ekiti has continued to position itself as an investor-friendly destination through the licensing of operators across various segments of the electricity value chain, including mini-grid developers, generation companies, and meter asset providers.
Representatives of NDPHC expressed readiness to work closely with state authorities and industry stakeholders to unlock opportunities within the evolving electricity market. They emphasized that stronger collaboration among regulators, investors, power producers, distributors, and consumers would be essential to delivering sustainable energy solutions and expanding electricity access.
Participants at the meeting also highlighted the potential benefits of direct power procurement arrangements for large consumers, noting that such initiatives could enhance supply reliability, reduce operational costs for businesses, and support industrial expansion within the state.
The discussions form part of broader efforts by the Ekiti State Government to deepen electricity sector reforms, attract investment, and ensure that more communities benefit from reliable and sustainable power services.
