NERC holds regional seminar for Lagos High Court judges

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Monday held a regional seminar for judges of the Lagos State High Court in Lagos, aimed at strengthening judicial understanding of the evolving Nigerian Electricity Supply Sector (NESI).

In his opening speech, NERC Chairman Dr. Musiliu Oseni said NERC has transferred oversight of the electricity market to 16 states, ushering in a new era of multi-level regulation.

“The objective is to ensure that My Lords are familiar with the complexities and technical nature of the energy sector. We look forward to engaging with you and sharing insights on a sector critical to Nigeria’s economic development,” he added.

Lawal Pedro, SAN, representing the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, and the Attorney General of Lagos State, Hameed Oyenuga, commended the NERC, stressing that the seminar provided judges with a valuable platform to engage with electricity sector stakeholders, thereby ensuring that judicial decisions continue to support, rather than hinder, ongoing reforms in the power sector.

Also speaking, Justice Atinuke Ipaye, Administrative Judge, Lagos Judicial Division, who represented the Chief Justice of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, encouraged participants to make the most of the seminar by actively engaging with resource persons and seeking a deeper understanding of the evolving electricity landscape.

The seminar featured presentations on key aspects of the Nigerian electricity supply industry, including: Transition to a Decentralized Electricity Sector: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives, presented by NERC Commissioner for Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Dafe C. Akpeneye; and Tariff Regulation in a Decentralized Electricity Market, presented by NERC Vice President Dr. Yusuf Ali.

The workshop, themed: “Nigeria’s Electricity Market in Transition: Law, Regulation and the Courts,” is the first in a series of NERC regional engagements aimed at enhancing judicial capacity and promoting a shared understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing Nigeria’s electricity market in transition.