Shettima Warns 36 Governors on Power

Uchechi Okporie Oct 22, 2026 3 min read

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the 36 state governors to stop depending entirely on the Federal Government to solve their electricity problems.

Shettima made the statement on Wednesday at a stakeholders' workshop on the Electricity Act 2023 at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said state governments could address their electricity challenges without waiting for the Federal Government to do everything for them.

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Shettima also warned that the law alone would not provide electricity to the people.

He urged states that had not established their own electricity regulatory bodies to do so immediately.

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