The Ogun State Government is strengthening its regulatory capacity ahead of assuming full oversight of its electricity market, seeking technical and institutional support from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
The move is expected to position the state to exercise greater control over electricity market activities, including tariff determination, consumer protection and investment promotion within its jurisdiction.
The development emerged during a meeting between the Ogun State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OGSERC) and NERC in Abuja on Friday, November 13, 2026.
The OGSERC delegation, led by its Chairman-Designate, Engr. Jide Onakoya, met with NERC Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni, to discuss areas of cooperation as the state prepares to take on its regulatory responsibilities.
Discussions focused on capacity development, institutional support and the exchange of regulatory expertise to strengthen OGSERC’s ability to oversee the state’s electricity market.
The proposed collaboration also covers tariff setting, consumer protection and the development of regulatory frameworks needed to support an effective electricity market.
The engagement comes amid the decentralisation of electricity regulation following the enactment of the Electricity Act 2023, which provides the framework for states to establish and regulate their own electricity markets.
Under the framework, states can develop electricity markets within their territories, subject to the provisions of the Act and applicable regulatory requirements.
For Ogun State, building the institutional and technical capacity to regulate its market will be important in ensuring effective oversight, protecting consumers and creating an environment capable of attracting investment.
Both commissions reaffirmed their commitment to sustained cooperation, particularly in knowledge sharing and strengthening the capacity of subnational electricity regulators.
The engagement also highlights the growing role of state electricity regulatory commissions in Nigeria’s evolving electricity market structure.
