By Austin Ogwuda
DELTA State government has broken the jinx by paving way for private investment into power generation, hitherto exclusively handled by the Federal Government inorder to curb the unreliable power supply across the State
The new legislation provides a legal framework for the State to independently regulate and attract private investment into power generation, transmission and distribution.
Signing the Delta State Electricity Power Sector Law 2024 Bill into law on Thursday, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori said, “we have just witnessed the signing into law, the seven Bills geared towards enhancing Delta State through our MORE Agenda.
“The laws that l have just assented to are very key, especially the Delta State Electricity Power Sector Law 2024. This particular Law gives me immense joy in assenting to it.
“We have provided the legal framework to unlock a plethora of investment opportunities in the power generation, transmission and distribution investment.
“The state is now open for prospective investors in this sector to take advantage of it. I believe that this Bill that l have assented to today will improve our power sector which is very key because, you can’t do any investment without power.
“Power is very key and I can tell you today that we have the population and now the legal framework for investment to thrive. The State is now open for investments”, he stated.
… outlaws recruitment of children for domestic help
The Governor also signed into law, the Child Rights Amendment Law 2024, which clearly provides more safeguards for children.
Governor Oborevwori said that “Henceforth, no child should be employed or used for domestic help aside their homes or family environment.
“It also establishes an Adoption Service Department in the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development to address the challenges of prospective adopting parents. Our children are the future and must be protected.
“These Bills that have been assented to will protect our vulnerable populations, improve quality of life, promote sustainable development and environmental protection, attract investment and increase our Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
“We must recognise that our work is far from over. We must now ensure the effective and efficient implementation of these laws. I, therefore, urge all stakeholders to work together to guarantee successful outcome”, he charged.
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