By Izunna Okafor, Awka
Anambra State Government has approved the establishment of the Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission.
The decision was reached during the Council’s meeting held at the New Government House (newly christened “Light House Awka”) on Monday, June 2, 2025, marks yet another significant stride towards achieving energy autonomy and enhancing power supply within the state.
The creation of the Electricity Regulatory Commission is a follow-up and direct response to the recently assented Anambra State Electricity Act, which empowers the state to establish and regulate its electricity market. The development aligns with the federal government’s Electricity Act of 2023, which decentralizes electricity regulation, allowing states to manage their power sectors independently.
The new Electricity Commission is expected to oversee the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity within Anambra, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in power supply.
Reacting to the development in an interview with this reporter, the State Commissioner for Power and Water Resources, Engr. Julius Chukwuemeka, lauded the establishment of the Commission as another transformative milestone of the Solution Government.
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