Akwa Ibom Sets To Establish Electricity Regulatory Commission, Concession Power Plant

Akwa Ibom sets to establish electricity regulatory commission, concession power plant. Mr Robson said the development was part of efforts to improve electricity supply across the state.

News Agency of Nigeria • February 14, 2026
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The Akwa Ibom government says it has commenced the process of establishing the State’s Electricity Regulatory Commission as well as concessioning of the Ibom Power Plant.

Iniobong Robson, the state’s commissioner for power, disclosed this on Saturday in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of the state.

Mr Robson explained that the development was part of efforts to improve electricity supply across the state.

He also said that the development followed the signing of the amended Electricity Act by President Bola Tinubu, which empowered states to generate, distribute and regulate electricity within their jurisdictions.

According to him, the amended version of the electricity Act 2023 which has just been signed by the president, now empowers states to take charge of both generation and distribution of electricity.

He added that the state government was taking advantage of the new legal framework to assume greater control over its power sector and address persistent electricity challenges.

He revealed that within the shortest possible time, the state government would constitute a seven-member Electricity Regulatory Commission comprising five commissioners and two principal officers.

The commissioner also revealed that members of the commission would be selected based on professional competence, technical expertise and integrity to ensure effective regulation of the state’s electricity market.

Mr Robson noted that the state was strategically positioned to drive power sector reform, citing its vast gas reserves and the existing Ibom power plant as critical assets.

“The state-owned power plant will be revitalised through concession to a technically and financially capable operator to enhance efficiency and increase generation capacity.

“The goal is to ensure full commercial operations and improve service delivery to residents,” he said.

He added that within six months of establishing the commission, regulatory oversight of electricity distribution within the state would begin transitioning from the federal regulator to the state authority.

According to him, this is in line with the provisions of the amended law.

Electricity Regulatory Commission

He explained that while transmission of electricity would remain under federal control, the state could generate surplus power for export to other states through the national grid.

The commissioner acknowledged complaints from residents in some parts of the state over poor electricity supply, assuring that reforms were designed to address infrastructure deficiencies and improve service delivery.

He also said that the state government had developed a 10-year roadmap for the power sector, which include infrastructure upgrades, technical reviews and stakeholder engagement.

Mr Robson expressed optimism that the reforms would position Akwa Ibom to achieve stable and reliable electricity supply in the long term.

NNPC Post Record 5.76trn Naira Profit In 2025

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NNPC post record 5.76trn naira profit in 2025– _”The company recorded a profit after tax of N5.76 trillion for the year and remitted N14.706 trillion to statutory government agencies.”

NNPC Monthly Report Summary

Revenue Breakdown: Total revenue for 2025 was N60.51 trillion, with statutory payments to government agencies and partners amounting to N14.7 trillion.

NNPC

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Gas Production : Natural gas output stood at 6.914 billion standard cubic feet per day in December 2025.

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Government Inspects Akwa Ibom Airport, As April Deadline For International Flight Draws Nearer

Government inspects Akwa Ibom Airport, as April deadline for international flight draws nearer. ‎The Akwa Ibom State Supervisory Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, Mr. Emem Almond Bob, has again assured of the State’s readiness to begin international flight operations at the Victor Attah International Airport at the beginning of the second quarter of the year.
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‎The Commissioner spoke Thursday, after leading a delegation from the Ministry on an inspection tour of the entire airport facility.
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‎The inspection covered critical infrastructure and operational areas, including the access road within the terminal building, parking lot, apron, taxiway, security / operational perimeter fencing, Smart Internet installation, as well as the power transmission and transformer area and medium voltage power panels, among others.
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‎Bob, who earlier had a strategic technical meeting with all contractors and engineers on site to appraise the level of work done, said with the smooth pace of work, he was very optimistic that the April timeline would be met.
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‎He noted that the Governor was very committed to delivering the world class facility for international use within the stipulated timeframe, noting that the current level of progress gives confidence that the April timeline for international operations will be achieved.
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‎Commisioner Bob explained that as the supervising ministry in charge of the actualization of the new international airport terminal, it was within their oversight to regularly have a technical meeting with all the contracting firms to assess their quality of work and identify existing gaps.
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‎ “As a ministry, we are here today to inspect and assess key operational areas, identify infrastructure gaps, and ensure timely interventions to guarantee a seamless take-off of international flights,” the Commissioner stated
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‎Responding to questions from the media on whether the Committee on the Actualization of the Airport would visit the facility before the inaugural flight, the Commissioner explained that the Committee, headed by the Secretary to the State Government, was actively working.
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‎He noted that his presence at the site was in his capacity as the Supervisory Commissioner of the Ministry and assured that meetings would be convened as necessary to address areas of concern, adding that inspections would continue up to the very last day before the commencement of international operations at the airport.
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‎Taking the Commissioner around all components of the new terminal building, the Chairman of VKS Construction, Engr. Oliver Ebong highlighted that works were ongoing in all the areas requiring urgent attention to ensure full completion of the facility and assured that the terminal would be ready for use by the end of March.

Akwa Ibom Airport

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‎Recall that Governor Umo Eno had inaugurated a committee headed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah to oversee the full implementation of the international status of the Victor Attah International Airport, following a technical assessment visit by a Federal Government team led by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, to commence the process of giving effect to the international operations at the airport.
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‎On the inspection were, the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties. Engr. Ephraim Udosen; Managing Director, Airport Development Authority, Uwem Ekanem, Director of Project Implementation and Coordination, Arc. Ekawan Alale; Director of Geo-Technical Services, Mrs. Helen Daniel; Clark works for the Terminal Building, Arc. Christopher Enyekung among others.
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‎12 February, 2026.