Gov Eno sets up committee to tackle poor electricity in Akwa Ibom 

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has set up a committee comprising of State Executive Council members and the local government chairmen to come up with a clear pathway that would ensure steady and reliable power supply in the state.

The Commissioner for information, Dr Aniekan Umanah disclosed this to Journalists in Uyo shortly after a joint State Exco and local government chairmen meeting with the governor.

He said the governor tasked the committee to review ongoing power sector reforms and outline practical steps toward establishing electricity marketing and ownership in the state.

”The committee is expected to assess power sector reforms, harmonise proposals and develop a clear pathway for achieving steady electricity supply within a reasonable time-frame following up on discussions held at the Power Summit in September 2025 at Four Points by Sheraton, Uyo.”

The Commissioner also hinted that experts and technical consultants made presentations, including options on solar and clean energy solutions.

Speaking, the Commissioner for Power, Iniobong Robinson, while urging residents to remain patient as the committee works noted that recent reforms allow states to generate, distribute and manage electricity independently.

The Chairman of ALGON in the state, Uwemedimo Udo, commended the governor’s initiative, describing poor electricity supply as a common challenge affecting economic growth. He pledged continued collaboration by local governments to support reforms and protect critical infrastructure.

On his part, the state’s electricity sector reform consultant, Mr Eyo Ekpo, explained that the 2023 Electricity Act decentralised power generation and distribution, making state-level electricity markets possible.

”Akwa Ibom has a strong potential for sustainable power supply due to its gas resources, power plants, transmission assets, and existing distribution structure currently operated by Port Harcourt Distribution Company, which is expected to transition into a state-controlled entity. Also, electricity is locally achievable when generation, distribution, funding, and bill payment are properly managed.”

Gov Eno sets up committee to tackle poor electricity in Akwa Ibom