The Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the British High Commission jointly convened a Roundtable to address the nuances of implementing the Electricity Act 2023 and achieve success at the state level.The Roundtable, themed ‘The Electricity Act 2023: Implications and Opportunities for State Electricity Markets,’ brought together representatives from the NGF,the Ministry of Power, state governments, and senior officials from various Federal Ministries, Departments, and Parastatals.
In the wake of the Roundtable, an important consensus was reached: State Governments should identify and prioritize opportunities for collaborative regional initiatives. These roadmaps aim to provide a comprehensive guide for states to follow, enabling them to align their strategies with the provisions of the Electricity Act and adapt to their specific circumstances.
One of the crucial outcomes from the Roundtable was the unanimous agreement on the urgent need for the donor community and Development Finance Institutions to scale up their support to State Governments while considering the unique contextual realities of each state. The Project Director at UKNIAF, Thomas Pascoe provided a vision for the future of the Nigerian energy sector.