Chairman/CEO of Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), Engr. Ibrahim Abdwaaris, has said the commission, within six months of taking full responsibility of Kogi State electricity market, had evolved from legislative concept to a fully operational regulatory body with legal, technical, financial and visible foundations.
The chairman stated this when the Kogi State House Standing Committee on Physical Planning, Urban and Rural Development on an oversight function, visited the commission’s office in Lokoja.
According to Engr. Abdwaaris, with continuous support and funding, KERC will deliver a resilient, consumer-centric and reliable investment-driven electricity market that reflects the ambitions of the state under the Electricity Law 2024 as envisioned by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
He commended the lawmakers for their support, assuring that the commission would continue to work towards achieving its core objectives.
The committee members led by its chairman, Hon. Obaro Emmanuel, expressed confidence in the ability of the pioneer Engr. Ibrahim Abdwaaris to deliver on his mandate.
Hon. Obaro, the member representing Yagba East in the State House of Assembly, said the visit was part of the committee’s oversight function.
