Comrade Adeyeye described the legislation as a bold, transformative initiative capable of revitalizing Osun State’s economy while addressing the long-standing electricity supply challenges that have plagued the state and many parts of Nigeria for decades.
He particularly commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for his visionary leadership in initiating and championing the bill, which he said has positioned Osun as one of the first subnational entities to fully embrace the constitutional amendment that removed electricity from the exclusive legislative list.
“This is a landmark achievement,” Adeyeye stated. “The passage of this bill shows that Osun State is forward-thinking and ready to take its economic destiny into its own hands. It opens the door for private and public sector investments in power generation and distribution, especially in off-grid and renewable energy systems.”
He noted that this development will not only attract both local and international investors, but will also create jobs, promote industrialization, and improve the quality of life for residents of Osun State.
“This is the kind of progress we have been advocating for over the years, for state governments to be allowed to design and implement their own electricity market frameworks. Now that the federal monopoly has been broken, Osun has shown others the way,” Adeyeye added.
The NUEE President emphasized that labor unions, particularly those in the power sector, are ready to collaborate with the Osun government in ensuring that the implementation of the new law protects workers' rights while also delivering improved electricity access to the people.
He called on other states to take a cue from Osun by enacting similar legal and institutional frameworks that will enable them to harness their energy potential for development and economic independence.
“Governor Adeleke and the Osun State House of Assembly have taken a courageous and commendable step. We urge them to ensure the speedy implementation of the law so that the people of Osun can begin to feel its positive impact in real time,” Adeyeye concluded.
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