The Akwa Ibom State Government has begun the countdown to its planned two-day State Electricity Summit, scheduled for 18–19 September 2025 at Four Points by Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene.
A press release issued on Thursday by the State’s Ministry of Information, and seen by Bavijas, called on interested members of the public to request invitations to attend the first-of-its-kind energy gathering in the state.
According to the Ministry, some of the expected outcomes of the highly anticipated summit include:
- Adoption of a communiqué outlining a comprehensive roadmap for instituting a functional Akwa Ibom State electricity market
- Enhanced understanding of the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Policy and Electricity Law, 2025, as well as the proposed State electricity market structure
- Identification of priority partnerships and projects to expand electricity access and improve energy efficiency in the state
- Strengthened collaboration between key stakeholders, including federal and state institutions, private investors, the Nigerian capital market, and international development partners
The Summit was called by Governor Umo Eno on 10 December 2024, following the submission of a power sector report by a constituted committee. It is expected to rally key stakeholders and address the perennial power supply challenges that plague the oil-rich Nigerian state.
Stakeholders at the conference will discuss the legal, regulatory, and operational frameworks necessary for a smooth transition to a sustainable and profitable state electricity market.
The forum will also showcase opportunities and investments across the state’s electricity value chain, covering generation, transmission, distribution, and the marketing and sale of off-grid solutions.