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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has signed the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law, 2026, establishing a new regulatory framework for electricity generation, transmission and distribution in the state.
The state government announced this on Thursday, saying the legislation is intended to strengthen regulation, attract private investment and expand access to reliable electricity.
Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has assented to the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law, 2026, creating a stronger legal framework for electricity generation, transmission and distribution in the state.
The law establishes the State Electricity Regulatory… pic.twitter.com/UcKbuX1mww
— ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT (@OndoStateOnline) August 13, 2026
The law establishes the Ondo State Electricity Regulatory Commission to oversee tariffs, licences, investments, mini-grids, renewable energy and other activities within the state’s electricity market.
It also provides for the establishment of the State Independent System Operator and State Market Operator to support an efficient and competitive electricity market.
Key provisions of the legislation include compulsory metering, protection of community and privately funded electricity infrastructure, and penalties for the sabotage of power facilities.
The legislation further establishes the Equipment Standards and Competence Certification Agency to regulate electrical equipment and ensure that professionals working in the sector meet prescribed standards.
It also strengthens the Ondo State Power Company and provides greater regulatory certainty for private operators involved in electricity generation, distribution, renewable energy and related infrastructure.
The state government said the new framework would attract private capital, increase electricity access and promote renewable energy development.
It added that the new regulatory and market institutions would create a more organised electricity sector and strengthen confidence among investors and other stakeholders.
The government said provisions protecting power infrastructure and penalising sabotage would also help safeguard investments and improve the reliability of electricity supply.
With the law now in effect, the Ondo State Government said it expects the electricity sector to play a greater role in industrialisation, economic growth and sustainable energy development across the state.
