Kogi Assembly Engages with KERC

Kogi Assembly Engages with KERC, Endorses Commission Chairman's Leadership

Kogi Assembly Familiarizes KERC, Express Confidence in Commission's Chairman The Kogi State House of Assembly has expressed confidence in the ability of the pioneer Chairman/CEO of Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), Engr. Ibrahim Abdwaaris to deliver on his mandate. The Chairman, House Standing Committee on Physical Planning, Urban and Rural Development, Hon. Obaro Emmanuel passed the confidence vote on Thursday 10th July 2025 when the Lawmakers embarked on an oversight function to the Commissions office in Lokoja. Hon. Obaro who is the member representing Yagba East in the State House of Assembly, said the visit, part of the committee’s oversight function, allowed members to gain a deeper understanding of the commission's operations and assessing its progress. The Lawmaker who noted that the visit also aimed to ensure effective governance and oversight in the state's electricity sector, said the commission's activities align with the state's development goals and priorities. "With what we have seen here so far, there have really done well. With the setting put in place by the KERC and its Management, I have no doubt in my mind that this KERC is going a long way". While commending Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for putting competent hands in charge of the commission, Hon. Obaro urged the KERC to make significant strides in achieving its core objectives and enhancing the state's energy sector. On his part, member representing Mopamuro State Constituency, Hon. Jacob Sam Olawunmi urged the KERC to liance with the State Ministry of Budget and Planning to capture their challenges in the State budget. "In response to your prayers of special budgetary allocation and provision of operational vehicles for the commission, I will like you to liase with the Ministry of Budget and Planning so that there will be budgetary provision for this because if it is not captured in the budget, there is absolutely nothing we can do about it". Earlier, the Chairman/CEO of Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), Engr. Ibrahim Abdwaaris said the commission within six months of taking full responsibility of Kogi State Electricity Market has evolved from legislative concept to a fully operational regulatory body with legal, technical, financial and visible foundations. According to Engr. Abdwaaris, with continuous support and funding, the KERC will deliver a resilient, consumer-centric and reliable investment driven electricity market that reflects the ambitions of Kogi 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. Alhaji Ali Atabor, Head Public Affairs, KERC.

10th July 2025