The objects of this Bill are to—

(a) promote and enhance rural electrification;

(b) continue the existence of the Rural Electrification Authority and re

define its functions;

(c) constitute the Board of the Authority and provide for its functions;

(d) continue the existence of the Rural Electrification Fund;

(e) repeal and replace the Rural Electrification Act, 2003; and

(f) provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.