Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah has announced the dismissal of the board of directors of the General Electricity Company of Libya, the state-owned power utility, in response to a persistent national electricity crisis.
The decision, made on Monday and approved during the company’s first general assembly meeting of 2026, saw the appointment of a new board led by Bashir al-Maraash. The new team has immediately taken charge with a mandate to stabilize the power grid and address the country’s ongoing energy challenges.
Power Crisis and Board Reshuffle
Libya has been grappling with repeated partial and total failures of its electricity grid, causing widespread power outages and load shedding that have severely affected daily life and economic activities.
The newly formed board is expected to implement measures aimed at:
- Stabilizing the national power grid
- Enhancing the efficiency of power generation, transmission, and distribution
- Accelerating maintenance operations
- Advancing development projects within the electricity sector
This leadership change comes amid growing public frustration over unreliable electricity supply and reflects government efforts to restore stability and improve service delivery across Libya’s power infrastructure.
