Eno seeks stronger collaboration with PHED to ensure steady power supply in Akwa Ibom
Governor Umo Eno called for closer collaboration with Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHED) to deliver steady electricity in Akwa Ibom.
In Brief
- •Governor Umo Eno called for closer collaboration with Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHED) to deliver steady electricity in Akwa Ibom.
- •He stressed reliable power as central to the ARISE Agenda and the state electricity policy.
- •PHED was tasked to review its strategy and comply with NERC Order No. NERC/2026/087 (18 Aug 2026) incorporating an Akwa Ibom Disco.
- •The state has established the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC) to provide transparent regulations and enable credible operators.
- •Board Chairman Olive Kemenanabo praised Eno’s leadership and pledged PHED’s commitment to improve service delivery.
Why It Matters
Reliable electricity is a cornerstone for economic development, enabling industrial growth, attracting investment, and supporting the state’s ARISE Agenda. By aligning PHED’s operations with the state’s regulatory framework, Akwa Ibom aims to create a stable power environment that can drive job creation and improve living standards.
Key Details
- Governor
- Umo Eno
- Electricity Body
- Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHED)
- Regulatory Transfer Order
- NERC Order No. NERC/2026/087 (18 Aug 2026)
- State Regulatory Commission
- Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC)
- ARISE Agenda
- State development agenda
Context & Background
On 18 Aug 2026, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission issued Order No. NERC/2026/087 transferring oversight of Akwa Ibom’s intrastate electricity market to the newly established Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission under the Electricity Act 2023.
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