Osun Assembly Moves To Boost Power Generation, Distribution

Osun House of Assembly on Monday passed for second reading, a bill to regulate the electricity generation and distribution market in the state.

The bill tagged: “Osun State Electricity Market Regulatory Bill 2023” was passed for ‘second reading’ after its policy thrust was read by Mr. Babajide Kofoworola, the Assembly’s Majority Leader.

Kofoworola explained that the bill if passed, would encourage and boost private business investments in power sector in the state.

“It will also protect electricity customers/consumers from estimated and unnecessary billings,” he said.

Other lawmakers who contributed noted that the bill when pass into law, would enhance electricity generation and distribution in the state.

They expressed optimism that its passage would create job opportunities and encourage competition that would be of great benefit to residents and citizens of the state.

The Speaker, Mr. Adewale Egbedun, aligned with the contributions of his colleagues by calling for the accelerated passage of the bill.

Earlier, two private members bills: Osun State Islamic and Traditional Marriages Regulation Bill 2024 and Osun State Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshots 2024 were introduced before the house.

The speaker equally set-up a five-man standing committee tagged: “House Committee on Governor’s Office” to be in charge of governor’s office activities