The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has formally taken over oversight of the electricity market in Kogi State from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
In a ceremony to mark the takeover at the NERC headquarters in Abuja, Sanusi Garba, the NERC Chairman expressed his delight that KSERC officials twinned with NERC and gained regulatory knowledge from staff members of NERC.
He assured that NERC will keep an open door to assist KSERC in their information need to support their seamless operation.
In his remarks, Engr. Ibrahim Abdulwaris, the chairman of KSERC, commended NERC for the support and twinning sessions during the transfer period.
He noted that KSERC will leverage the relationship towards more collaborations with NERC.
NERC is empowered by the Electricity Act 2023 to transfer oversight of the electricity market to states that apply for such and duly meet the requirements.
So far, NERC has issued orders of transfer of oversight of the electricity market to ten states. While some have fully taken charge, the others have up till July 2025 to fully take over the oversight in their respective states.
