Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Thursday signed into law the Delta State Electricity Power Sector Bill, 2024—hailed as a milestone legislation set to unlock vast investment opportunities in the state’s energy sector.
The new electricity law is among seven bills signed into law by the governor, all tailored to address critical development gaps and improve the quality of life for Deltans. Other bills assented to include the Delta State Physical and Regional Planning Bill, Delta State Film and Video Censor’s Board Bill, Amendment to the Law on Registration and Regulation of Private Veterinary Clinics, Amendment to the Child Rights Law, Delta State Pet Control and Responsible Ownership Bill, and the Delta State College of Health Technology, Ovrode Bill.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Governor Oborevwori expressed optimism about the transformational impact of the Electricity Power Sector Law, describing it as a cornerstone of his MORE Agenda for the state’s growth.
“This particular law gives me immense joy,” he said. “We have now laid the legal foundation to attract investors into power generation, transmission, and distribution. You can’t industrialize without power, and now Delta State is ready—both in population and policy—to welcome investors.”
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He emphasized that the newly signed bills collectively aim to protect vulnerable populations, enhance infrastructure planning, promote sustainable development, and boost internally generated revenue (IGR).
On the amended Child Rights Law, the governor said the legislation introduces stronger safeguards for children. “No child should henceforth be used for domestic help outside of their family environment,” he declared, adding that the law also creates an Adoption Service Department under the Ministry of Women Affairs to support legal and ethical adoption processes.
Governor Oborevwori called on stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of all seven laws, urging collaboration for tangible results.
Earlier, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, presented the bills to the governor and praised him for the numerous infrastructure projects ongoing across the state. He noted that public input was sought through memoranda and hearings, ensuring the laws reflect the will and needs of the people.
