The Cross River State Government is set to establish three agencies to enhance electricity generation and distribution that will ensure improved power supply to all communities.
The agencies are , the Cross River State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CRSERC) for independent regulatory oversight; the Cross River State Electrification Agency (CRSEA) to extend reliable power to underserved communities; and the Cross River State Independent System Operator (CRSISO) to streamline operations.
This was part of the key decisions adopted during the state executive council meeting held on Thursday, and presided over by the deputy governor, Peter Odey as contained in the state Electricity Policy document.
The document provides for ” a comprehensive roadmap to overhaul the state energy framework by introducing a competitive market model by robust institutional structures” approved by the state executive council.
According to Gill Nsa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu who made this known, he said the policy seeks “to achieve 95% electricity access in the state by the year 2028, thereby bridging the energy divide by scaling up generation capacity, enhancing transmission and distribution efficiency, and promoting rigorous consumer protection and energy efficiency.”
“The State Executive Council also considered and adopted a draft bill for the enactment of the Cross River State Electricity Law, 2025, which is to be sent to the State House of Assembly for proper legislation.
“Another important approval of note by the Exco was a request that required the state to pay N500m counterpart fund to the federal government to receive a matching grant in support of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development in the state.”
The Exco lauded the State Security structures for the quick response in some flashpoints and demanded that they replicate the same across the state given the launch of a new security outfit in the state.
