The Adamawa State House of Assembly has introduced a new bill aimed at establishing the Adamawa State Electricity Commission, marking a significant step toward state-controlled electricity generation. This bill, which passed its first reading on Monday, proposes that the state government generate and manage power for its citizens.
The Speaker of the House, Bathiya Wesley, presided over the session, where the bill was read following a motion by Kantomon Bulus Naphtali, the representative of the Shelleng constituency and sponsor of the bill. The bill, titled “A Bill for a Law to Establish the Adamawa State Electricity Commission for the Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electricity in Adamawa State and to Provide for Other Matters Incidental Thereto,” is set for its second reading on the next legislative day.
According to Naphtali, the commission would leverage local power sources such as the Kiri Dam in Shelleng, a resource he believes could “boost economic activities and improve the quality of life for the people.” He emphasized, “This commission is envisioned to explore and utilize the abundant power sources in Adamawa, creating a more self-sufficient and economically vibrant state.”
Following the bill’s initial reading, the Speaker directed the Assembly’s Rules and Business Committee to schedule it for a second reading, moving the legislative process forward.
If passed, the bill would establish a state electricity commission that could potentially reduce reliance on the national grid and address frequent power outages, while fostering economic growth in Adamawa.
