… says Power, key to Soludo’s Smart Megacity Vision
Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, has commended the Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC) and First Power Electricity Distribution Company Limited for milestones recorded in improving power supply in the state,
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that Mefor described electricity as a major key in the new Anambra that Governor Chukwuma Soludo is building.
Dr. Mefor, who spoke on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at ASERC’s Presentation and Signing of Regulatory Instruments, held at the Commission’s Office, Old Government House, Awka, noted that the new laws were meant to provide governance and legal frameworks for the sector.
“I just want to first commend the efforts of the commission. I was here many, many years ago when there was no commission. And between then and now, so much growth, so much power,” Mefor said.
The Commissioner linked the reforms to visible improvements since First Power was empowered.
“The day First Power was empowered, I was there also. And since then, I think power supply improved significantly. I hope others are also witnessing improved power supply. If you are not witnessing, you will soon witness with the coming into force of these four laws.”
Mefor reiterated that Governor Soludo is desperate to give Anambra power to encourage industrialisation and to drive mega projects across the state.
He listed key new mega projects by Governor Soludo in his second term that will depend on reliable electricity: the emerging night economy, the planned Aerotropolis with its aviation-linked ecosystem, the Anambra Mixed-Use Industrial City, which Anambra calls its industrial park, and Nee Niger City, among others.
“For me, electricity and roads are the two things that make me believe that a place is transforming. Electricity is at the centre of the new Anambra that Soludo is bringing. He is transforming Anambra into one smart megacity. How can that be without electricity?” he asked.
The challenged Electricity Regulatory commission to break First Power’s monopoly to create competition and that way, improve service delivery.
“Drawing from my little knowledge of economics, monopoly breeds complacency, while free market creates healthy competition by offering consumers options,” he said.
The ASERC Chairman, Prof. Frank N. Okafor, in his opening remarks, singled out the Ministry of Information for commendation for backing the Commission’s public education drive.
“The Ministry of Information has to help inform the public on what is required and what is needed. I have to praise them because this arm has been very, very supportive for us,” he said.
Dr. Mefor listed the four instruments signed – Business Rules, Customer Protection Regulation, Licensing Regulation, and Investment Regulation, which are expected to guide governance, protect consumers, and attract investment in Anambra’s electricity sector.
