NERC commends Edo Judiciary for adopting NESI practice directions

Abuja: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has commended the Edo Judiciary for adopting the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Practice Directions, 2026.

NERC gave the commendation in a statement posted on its website on Tuesday.

According to NERC, adoption of the practice is a significant milestone in strengthening the legal and regulatory framework governing the power sector.

It said that the practice directions formally introduced by the Edo Judiciary under the leadership of the Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, took effect on May 25.

”This milestone is a direct fruition of the commission’s sustained engagement with state judiciary to dismantle the litigation bottlenecks that have historically constrained NESI,”it said.

The commission listed the key features of the practice directions to include active case management and expedited hearing of all Edo electricity market-related matters.

”Mandatory exhaustion of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms before the commencement of court proceedings.
”Recognition of electronic service of court processes via email and WhatsApp as a valid service.

”Streamlined procedures for appeals arising from the Edo Electricity Regulatory Commission’s decisions, including a 30-day filing period and accelerated hearing timelines,”it said.

The commission said that other features were the establishment of a dedicated register of Edo Electricity Market claims to be maintained by the Court Registrar.

The commission said that it viewed the adoption of these practice directions as a critical step towards enhancing investor confidence, strengthening regulatory enforcement, and promoting the timely and efficient resolution of disputes within the Edo State electricity market.