NERC holds regional seminar for Lagos State High Court judges

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

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

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

“The objective is to ensure that My Lords are familiar with the intricacies and technical nature of the power sector. We look forward to engaging with you and sharing deeper insights into an industry that is critical to Nigeria’s economic development,” Oseni said.

Representing the Attorney General of Lagos State and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, the Solicitor-General of Lagos State, Hameed Oyenuga, while commending the Commission, said the seminar provided a valuable platform for judges to engage with stakeholders in the electricity industry, thereby ensuring that judicial decisions continue to support, rather than impede, the ongoing power sector reforms.

Also speaking, the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, who was represented by the Administrative Judge of the Lagos Judicial Division, Justice Atinuke Ipaye, encouraged participants to take full advantage of the seminar by engaging actively 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 “Transitioning into a Decentralised Electricity Sector: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives,” presented by the NERC Commissioner for Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye, and “Tariff Regulation in a Decentralised Electricity Market,” delivered by the NERC Vice Chairman, Dr Yusuf Ali.