Gombe gets new law to regulate electricity
Gombe State has formally enacted a new law granting it full authority over electricity regulation within its territory, according to a statement issued by the Director-General of Press Affairs at the Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya signed the legislation, officially titled the Gombe State Electricity Law 2025, which enables the state to manage all segments of the electricity value chain, from generation through transmission and distribution to end-use. The new law also aims to draw in substantial private sector investment and foster public-private partnerships.
Initially passed by the Gombe State House of Assembly on 29 April 2025, the law received gubernatorial assent on 5 May 2025. This places Gombe among the growing number of states seizing the opportunity created by the recent restructuring of power sector responsibilities at the federal level.
The move is consistent with the Federal Electricity Act 2023, signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which encourages states to establish their own regulatory frameworks to manage electricity locally.
As one of Nigeria’s electricity-producing states, Gombe is home to the Dadinkowa Hydroelectric Power Station, which contributes around 40 megawatts to the national grid. The state is also rich in untapped energy resources including coal, petroleum, and natural gas, assets viewed as critical to powering industrial development and ensuring stable energy supply for homes and businesses.
Commenting on the significance of the new law, the Commissioner for Energy and Solid Mineral Resources, Mr Sanusi Ahmed Pindiga, noted that the domestication of federal electricity policy reflects Gombe’s commitment to both federal compliance and strategic state-level energy reform.
“This legislation represents a major leap towards Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s goal of transforming Gombe’s energy landscape. It lays the foundation for energy self-reliance, supports sustainable development, and opens new avenues for economic growth,” Pindiga said.
The enactment of the law comes shortly after the Gombe State Government approved a N5.5 billion allocation to complete the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park in Dadinkowa. This ambitious multi-billion-naira initiative has already attracted considerable investment and industrial interest.
Among the key stakeholders is Three Ace Technologies, a power generation company planning to deliver more than 150 megawatts of solar energy to support both local industries and the broader region.
