Rukayat Shittu pushes electricity reform, invites citizens to public hearing

The youngest lawmaker in Nigeria, Hon. Rukayat Shittu has called for citizens’ participation in an upcoming public hearing on the Kwara State Electricity Power Sector Bill, 2025.

The hearing, billed for Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11:00 am in Committee Room 213 of the Kwara State House of Assembly Complex, Ilorin, is expected to mark a turning point in the state’s legislative efforts to fix its power challenges.

Announcing the development on her social media page, Shittu said the bill seeks to establish a stronger and more reliable electricity framework for Kwara, while urging stakeholders, experts, and everyday citizens to contribute their perspectives.

“This Bill is about building a stronger, more reliable electricity sector for our state, and your input matters,” she wrote.

Stakeholders are expected to submit 25 copies of their memoranda to Room 114 of the Assembly Complex ahead of the hearing or send them via email to kwaraparliament@gmail.com.

As the sponsor of the bill, Shittu explained that the reform aims not only at addressing electricity supply issues but also at unlocking opportunities for investment, job creation, and innovation.

“Electricity is the lifeline of modern development. For Kwara to thrive, we must create a framework that guarantees access, accountability, and sustainability in our power sector,” she added.