Nigeria, March 24 -- Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has said his administration will begin the generation and distribution of electricity in the state by the end of 2026.

Mr Mbah spoke on Saturday during a Town Hall meeting with residents of the state at the old Government Lodge in Enugu.

The governor said that the plan to generate electricity in the state was intended to address the problems associated with poor power supply to businesses and residents of the state.

He said the state government will soon inaugurate Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission to drive the initiative to completion.

Mr Mbah explained that his administration decided to explore opportunities provided by the power reform in Nigeria which culminated i...