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THE Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Abbas Tajudeen says effective regulation is essential to ensuring the safety, efficiency, reliability and sustainability of the power sector.
Tajudeen, represented by Rep. Audu Gana, the Deputy Chairman House Committee on Power said this at the International Power Engineering Exhibition and Conference (IPECON) in Abuja on Wednesday.
The event was organised by the Chartered Institute of Power Engineers of Nigeria (CIPEN).
He said that effective regulation would also help to maintain high standards of ethical conduct, competence and professionalism among engineering professionals.
According to him, regulation is vital not only in maintaining public trust but also for fostering accountability that drives innovation within the sector.
The speaker said that the global push for sustainable energy, coupled with Nigeria’s urgent need for reliable, sustainable power supply, demands a transformative and dynamic approach to how it managed and regulate our power sector.
”This conference’s theme; “Birthing an Effective Electric Power Sector of the 21st Century:The Role of Professional Practice Regulation’’ highlights the pressing need for robust regulatory framework that prioritises safety, efficiency, reliability and sustainability.
”In this context, the role of professional practice becomes even more crucial, ”he said.
Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Power, said that numerous challenges in the power sector underscores the necessity for a collaborative effort to reform and revitalise the power sector.
Represented by Sen. Benson Konbowei,Enyinnaya said ”it is imperative that the stakeholders in the sector established robust regulatory frameworks that not only ensure ethical professionalism but also promote innovation.
He aid that the regulation of the sector must evolve to accommodate emerging technologies such as smart grids and renewable energy sources.
”By fostering a culture of accountability and professionalism within the industry, we can enhance operational standards and ensure that power engineers are equipped with the necessary skills to meet contemporary challenges,” he said.
President of CIPEN, Mr Israel Abraham aid that the conference was a wakeup call for power engineering technocrats to reappraise their role on how to get the sector back on progressive path.
Abraham said that the expected discussions would exhaustively dwell on proffering of needed solutions to answer the varied questions posed by the conference theme. (NAN)
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Nov. 7, 2024
Tags: CIPEN Hon Abbas Tajudeen Mr Israel Abraham Rep. Audu Gana Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe
