In spite of the of epileptic power supply being experienced across the country, the Senate on Wednesday commenced a process of...
In spite of the of epileptic power supply being experienced across the country, the Senate on Wednesday commenced a process of banning the use of generating sets in Nigeria.According to the Explanatory Memorandum of the Bill: “This Bill seeks to ban the importation and use of generating sets in the country and to curb the menace of environmental pollution which leads to potential health hazards it poses to the whole nation.
“Any person who imports generating sets or knowingly sells generating sets shall be guilty of an offence and be liable on conviction to be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not less than ten years. “Ban excludes essential services: The ban/prohibition of generating sets shall not include generating sets used for essential services which include:
The Bill said that those seeking to use generating sets after the law comes into effect, must obtain approval from the Minister of Power.
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