The Kwara State Electric Power Sector Bill has been read for the second time at the Kwara State House of Assembly.
Leading the House on the debate during Tuesday’s plenary, the Prime Mover of the bill, Rukayat Shittu (APC/Owode/Onire) urged her colleagues to give the bill accelerated passage due to its importance in ensuring adequate electricity supply.
Others lawmakers in their contributions also supported the bill, especially in areas not presently covered by national grid with its potential to boost local electricity generation and distribution.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bill is aim to improve electricity supply in Kwara State, particularly in areas not covered by the national grid.
It is also to enhance local generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in the state when passed to law.
The Speaker, Mr Yakubu Danladi-Salihu however referred the Bill to the House Committee on Energy for further legislative processes.
The Speaker urged the committee to submit its report to the House as soon as possible. (NAN)
