The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, on Tuesday, inaugurated the House Ad-hoc Committee on Power Sector Reforms charged with the responsibility of undertaking a holistic review of the power sector in Nigeria and recommending appropriate legislative action to the House. Hon Gbajabiamila said setting up the ad-hoc committee became necessary because of the resolve of the House to ensure a comprehensive review of all legislation relating to the power sector. “Our nation has long struggled with the problem of fixing the power sector in Nigeria and getting it to work in the optimal interest of all our people. He also admonished the Ad-hoc committee to take necessary steps to ensure that the House fulfils its commitment of a comprehensive review of all legislation in the power sector. Speaking earlier, the chairman of the ad-hoc committee, Hon Doguwa, pledged the Committee’s support to carry out the all-important national assignment.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 09, 2020 12:11 UTC