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Nigeria’s Youngest Female Lawmaker’s Energy Bill Scales First Reading

by Abdullahi Olesin
3 weeks ago
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The Kwara State House of Assembly has taken the first reading of the Kwara State Electric Power Sector Bill, 2025 sponsored by Nigeria’s youngest female lawmaker, Hon. Rukayat Shittu.

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LEADERSHIP reports that the Bill is a landmark step towards energy reform in Kwara State.

The Bill, which passed its first reading during plenary, seeks to repeal the Electricity Board Laws of 1992 and 2006 and establish a progressive legal framework for electricity generation and distribution in the state.

Shittu, who represents Owode/Onire constituency, stated that the bill is a bold and timely response to the persistent challenges of unreliable electricity supply across the state.

She emphasised that the proposed legislation is designed to decentralise power supply, attract private investment, and stimulate economic development.

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“This bill is about creating an enabling environment for reliable power and empowering our communities through decentralized electricity networks,” said Hon. Shittu during the session.

At 27 years old, Hon. Shittu is Nigeria’s youngest serving female lawmaker and continues to make impactful legislative contributions.

She noted that the bill aligns with recent constitutional amendments empowering state governments to regulate electricity within their jurisdictions, a move that opens new opportunities for subnational innovation and energy independence.

Members of the House commended the initiative, describing it as a forward-thinking move that could open the door to independent power projects (IPPs), private sector participation, and expanded energy access for rural and urban communities alike.

The bill now proceeds to the second reading, where lawmakers will deliberate on its principles and implications for Kwara’s future energy landscape.

 


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