The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an order transferring regulatory oversight of Niger State’s electricity market to the state’s own regulatory body, the Niger State Electricity Regulatory Commission (NSERC).
Under the new arrangement, announced via NERC’s social media platform X, NSERC will assume control of the state’s internal electricity market operations, which is in line with the amended Electricity Act 2023 and the Federal Constitution.
The transition order, effective January 10, 2024, requires major distribution companies operating in Niger State to establish subsidiary companies. Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC) have been directed to incorporate separate subsidiaries within 60 days to handle intrastate electricity distribution.
These new subsidiaries must obtain operating licenses from NSERC to continue electricity supply and distribution within Niger State. The complete transition process is expected to conclude by July 9, 2025.
This development follows Niger State’s formal notification to NERC of its intention to establish and regulate its intrastate electricity market, as required by the Electricity Act 2023. Under the new framework, NERC will maintain its position as the central regulator, focusing on inter-state and international electricity operations, including generation, transmission, supply, trading, and system operations.
NERC has made the complete order available on its official website for public access.
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