"To a large extent Power generation is already decentralised under the constitution. Under Nigeria's constitution, legislation in relation to power is a concurrent issue - the Federal Government can legislate on national grid related power, whilst state governments can legislate on off-grid power. Therefore under the current structure, states can improve their power base by installing distributed energy across their states. Granted, this would be an expensive exercise, but under the circumstances it is the only option left for states. In terms of restructuring the industry, I think the federal government should also focus on finishing the unbundling process started by the Electric Power Sector Reform Act. Additionally, it should seek to establish a credit worthy offtaker or offtakers for new private power plants."
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"To a large extent Power generation is already decentralised under the constitution. Under Nigeria's constitution, legislation in relation to power is a concurrent issue - the Federal Government can legislate on national grid related power, whilst state governments can legislate on off-grid power. Therefore under the current structure, states can improve their power base by installing distributed energy across their states. Granted, this would be an expensive exercise, but under the circumstances it is the only option left for states. In terms of restructuring the industry, I think the federal government should also focus on finishing the unbundling process started by the Electric Power Sector Reform Act. Additionally, it should seek to establish a credit worthy offtaker or offtakers for new private power plants."
"To a large extent Power generation is already decentralised under the constitution. Under Nigeria's constitution, legislation in relation to power is a concurrent issue - the Federal Government can legislate on national grid related power, whilst state governments can legislate on off-grid power. Therefore under the current structure, states can improve their power base by installing distributed energy across their states. Granted, this would be an expensive exercise, but under the circumstances it is the only option left for states. In terms of restructuring the industry, I think the federal government should also focus on finishing the unbundling process started by the Electric Power Sector Reform Act. Additionally, it should seek to establish a credit worthy offtaker or offtakers for new private power plants."
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