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Edo urges investors to leverage decentralised power reforms
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Edo urges investors to leverage decentralised power reforms

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration has promoted its decentralized electricity market reforms as an attractive opportunity for investors, aiming to boost industrialization and economic growth. The Commissioner for Power, Paul Usenbo, represented the governor at an African Union energy meeting in Addis Ababa, where Edo showcased its energy policies aligned with regional goals like Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area. Usenbo highlighted progress under the current administration, including the Edo State Electricity Law, renewable energy projects, and efforts to create a favorable environment for private sector involvement. He emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in delivering sustainable energy infrastructure and unlocking economic opportunities. The discussion centered on innovative financing, renewable energy expansion, and enhancing access to affordable electricity.

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Edo urges investors to leverage decentralised power reforms

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration has promoted its decentralized electricity market reforms as an attractive opportunity for investors, aiming to boost industrialization and economic growth. The Commissioner for Power, Paul Usenbo, represented the governor at an African Union energy meeting in Addis Ababa, where Edo showcased its energy policies aligned with regional goals like Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area. Usenbo highlighted progress under the current administration, including the Edo State Electricity Law, renewable energy projects, and efforts to create a favorable environment for private sector involvement. He emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in delivering sustainable energy infrastructure and unlocking economic opportunities. The discussion centered on innovative financing, renewable energy expansion, and enhancing access to affordable electricity.

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