Senate Moves to Amend Electricity Act, Criminalise Vandalism and Clarify Roles
Abuja, July 9, 2025 — The Nigerian Senate has begun the second reading of the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, seeking to strengthen sector governance by criminalising vandalism, clarifying regulatory boundaries, and improving institutional frameworks. Sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), Chair of the Senate Committee on Power, the amendment addresses urgent issues in Nigeria’s electricity landscape.