NERC Transfers Regulatory Oversight to Four States

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has completed the transfer of regulatory oversight to four states.

The states are Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, and Imo, which are now fully responsible for the regulation of their electricity markets.

NERC made this known on its X handle on Monday, noting it has begun the transfer of regulatory oversight to 10 states as of 10th January 2025.

The commission stated, “As of January 10, 2025, NERC has commenced the transfer of regulatory oversight to 10 states. Once the transfers are complete, the states will be responsible for regulating their electricity markets.

“The 10 states are Enugu; Ekiti; Ondo; Imo; Oyo; Edo; Kogi; Lagos; Ogun; and Niger. The transfers have been completed for four states, namely Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, and Imo, while six states are still in progress.”

The transfer, which is consequent upon the enactment of the 2023 Electricity Act, has altered the mode of operation that existed in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry since 2013.

There have been 11 electricity distribution companies, namely: Abuja, Benin, Enugu, Eko, Ibadan, Ikeja, Kaduna, Kano, Jos, Port Harcourt, and Yola, aside from the 12th one, Aba Power Electric.

With the completion of the transfer of oversight in four states, the pre-existing market structures in Enugu, Benin, and Ibadan Discos have been adjusted.

In 2025, the other six states will incorporate their sub-companies to further change the electricity market structure.