Nigeria’s youngest serving lawmaker, Hon. Rukayat Shittu has achieved a major legislative milestone as the Kwara State Electric Power Sector Reform Bill, 2025, sponsored by her, has been enacted into law.
The landmark legislation positions Kwara State among the emerging leaders in Nigeria’s energy decentralisation movement, creating a modern framework for state level participation in electricity generation, distribution, regulation, and investment.
The new law comes at a critical time when reliable electricity remains one of Nigeria’s biggest development challenges.
By providing a legal foundation for innovative energy solutions, the reform seeks to unlock investment, promote independent power projects, support renewable energy development, and improve access to electricity across Kwara.
The passage of the bill reflects Hon. Rukayat Shittu’s commitment to using legislative intervention to address practical challenges affecting citizens and businesses.
Energy experts have consistently identified electricity as the foundation of industrialisation, agriculture, digital transformation, and job creation. With this reform, Kwara is better positioned to leverage its energy potential to drive economic growth and improve productivity.
The legislation aligns with the opportunities created by the Electricity Act, 2023, which opened the space for greater subnational involvement in the power sector.
Speaking on the development, Hon. Shittu described the enactment as “a new chapter in Kwara’s energy journey,” noting that the goal is to build a system where energy becomes a catalyst for investment, innovation, and prosperity.
She expressed appreciation to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for his support and commitment to reforms that strengthen the state’s development agenda.
She also commended the leadership and members of the Kwara State House of Assembly, stakeholders, energy professionals, and citizens whose contributions helped shape the legislation.
The enactment of the law further highlights the growing role of younger lawmakers in advancing forward looking policies that respond to infrastructure challenges and prepare states for future economic opportunities.
With this milestone, Kwara takes a strategic step toward building a more resilient, decentralised, and investment driven energy ecosystem.
