NERC grants four states full electricity regulatory oversight

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission 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.

NERC 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.