Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the state’s power sector, earning the commendation and support of all 31 Local Government Area (LGA) Chairmen.
The Governor made this known during a special meeting held on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo. The meeting brought together members of the State Executive Council, LGA Chairmen, and the State’s Technical Consultant on Power to review outcomes from the power summit and deliberate on critical sector reforms.
In his remarks, Governor Eno stated that the state is firmly on course in implementing the roadmap developed during the September 2025 Power Summit. He stressed that achieving stable, accessible, and sustainable electricity requires a deliberate and well-coordinated process.
He noted that the government has already taken bold and strategic steps that will soon begin to yield tangible results, urging stakeholders to remain patient and supportive.
The Governor also commended the Local Government Chairmen for their collaboration, describing the synergy between the state and local governments as crucial to the success of the Akwa Ibom development agenda.
Meanwhile, in a post-meeting press briefing, the State Commissioner for Information Rt. Hon.Aniekan Umanah stated that the State Electricity Regulatory Commission has been established. He added that the names of commissioner nominees will soon be forwarded to the State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.
He further clarified that the state is not considering selling the Ibom Power Company but is instead exploring a concession framework that would retain government control while leveraging private sector investment, expertise, and efficiency.
Providing a technical overview, the State’s Consultant on Power, Eyo Ekpo, highlighted Akwa Ibom’s unique standing in Nigeria’s electricity sector. He noted that the state is one of only two to have developed a grid-connected power generation plant since 1999—and the only one that has retained ownership of its 191-megawatt Ibom Power Company (IPC).
Ekpo explained that the reform process has been deliberate, structured, and legally grounded, guided by the principle of “policy first, law second, and discipline in execution always.”
He stressed that Ibom Electricity Holding Limited (LEHL) has been officially incorporated. Its main purpose is to serve as the holding company for the state’s electricity assets, including Ibom Power, PHED, to ensure proper management of the State shares and investments in the power sector.
As part of efforts to expand electricity access, particularly in rural areas, he also outlined plans for temporary off-grid solutions powered by solar energy for the unserved household
To drive the implementation of the program, Governor Eno announced the constitution of a seven-member committee led by the Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisor, Aniefiok Johnson. Other members include the Commissioner for Power, Hon. Iniobong Robson; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Frank Archibong; ALGON Chairman, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo; Elder Aniefiok Nkom, Chairman of Ikot Ekpene LGA; and Hon. (Mrs.) Glory Ekah Effiong, Chairman of Ibeno LGA.
The committee has been given two weeks to submit its report.
The meeting, which commenced at about 2.00 p.m., ended at 6:00p.m., marking a significant milestone in the state’s drive toward comprehensive and sustainable power sector reform.
