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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transferred electricity market regulation to 16 states, marking a new phase in the country’s power sector reforms.
NERC Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, announced the development on Monday during a regional seminar for judges of the Lagos State High Court in Lagos.
Oseni said the move would introduce a new era of multi-level regulation and improve stakeholders’ understanding of the electricity sector.
“The objective is to ensure that My Lords are familiar with the intricacies and technical nature of the power sector. We look forward to engaging with you and sharing deeper insights into an industry that is critical to Nigeria’s economic development,” he said.
The seminar focused on strengthening judges’ understanding of the evolving electricity market and its legal framework.
Justice Atinuke Ipaye, Administrative Judge of the Lagos Judicial Division, who represented the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, urged participants to actively engage with experts and gain a deeper understanding of the evolving power sector.
The event featured presentations on key issues affecting Nigeria’s electricity industry.
NERC Commissioner for Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Dafe C. Akpeneye, discussed “Transitioning into a Decentralised Electricity Sector: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives,” while NERC Vice Chairman, Dr Yusuf Ali, spoke on “Tariff Regulation in a Decentralised Electricity Market.”
Themed “Nigeria’s Electricity Market in Transition: Law, Regulation and the Courts,” the seminar is the first in a series of regional engagements by NERC aimed at improving judicial capacity and strengthening understanding of electricity regulations.
Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), represented by Solicitor-General Hameed Oyenuga, praised the initiative.
He said the seminar would help judges make informed decisions that support ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s electricity sector.
