Subsidy Savings: Governors and Nigeria’s Power Problems (4)

Subsidy Savings: Governors and Nigeria's Power Challenges (4)

This week, Kwara, Edo, Borno, Osun, Kebbi, and Anambra states are in the spotlight regarding the discussion on subsidy savings and governance in the power sector. The focus is on how the decentralization of electricity from a federal responsibility to a concurrent and collaborative service delivery has been executed at the subnational level.

The article emphasizes the importance of the Sustainable Development Goal 7, which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy for all. The judicious use of public resources is highlighted as a means to address Nigeria's power issues and boost productivity for industries, small and medium-scale businesses, households, and individuals in need of regular, affordable, and cleaner electricity.

The article uses key metrics such as legal framework, regulatory readiness, and evidence of project pipelines to measure performance in the power sector. The states that have been previously profiled include Abia, Ekiti, Kaduna, Taraba, Bayelsa, and Kogi, with others like Zamfara, Oyo, Cross River, Benue, Ebonyi, and Yobe added to the list.

Last week's focus was on Ogun, Niger, Enugu, Gombe, Delta, and Kano states. The graphical illustrations summarize the performance of these six states in this week's review. This assessment aims to provide a light touch before a more detailed reporting on power access, affordability, and clean energy in the states, which will be featured in SOStainability's SDG7 industry report and success stories.