The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) was created by and performs its operations based on the guidelines as stipulated in the Electricity Act 2023.
Our History
Outlined below are the key events and actions that have defined the development of NERC and the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) in general.
Year Milestone
2017 February, the 3rd set of Commissioners were inaugurated
2016 In February, MYTO 2015 came into effect
2015 On January 1, MYTO 2.1 came into effect.
In April, MYTO 2.1 Amended came into effect
In December, the Commission approved Feed-In-Tariffs for Renewable Energy Generation
Also in December, the tenure of 2nd Commission came to an end and an acting Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) began overseeing the affairs of the Commission.
2014 In July, the Commission issued the Health & Safety Code
2012 In March, a Public Notice for consultation on proposed changes to the MYTO Methodology &
MYTO 1 was issued to the general public
On June 1, MYTO 2 came into effect.
2010 In December, the 2nd Commission was inaugurated.
2009 In February, an Administrator was appointed to oversee the affairs of the Commission.
2008 On July 1, the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO 1) issued by the Commission came into effect.
In August, the Commission issued the Grid Code, Distribution Code and Metering Code.
2007 In April, a Public Notice for Consultation on the proposed Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO)
Methodology was issued to the public.
In December, the Commission issued the Regulation on Customer Service Standards of
Performance for Electricity Distribution Companies
2006 In November, the Commission issued the Customer Complaints Handling: Standards &
Procedures Regulation
2005 In March, the Electric Power Sector Reform (EPSR) Act was passed into law and the Nigerian
Electricity Regulatory Commission was created.
In October, the Pioneer Commission was inaugurated.
Our Role
NERC AS AN INDEPENDENT REGULATOR
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission is an independent body, established by the Electric Power Sector Reform Act of 2005 (repealed), now the Electricity Act of 2023 to undertake technical and economic regulation of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. The Commission is to, among others license operators, determine operating codes and standards, establish customer rights and obligations and set cost reflective industry tariffs. The Commission has its headquarters in Abuja, and currently has presence in most states of the country through its Forum Offices which function as the first level of escalation for customer complaints that are not resolved by the electricity distribution companies (DisCos).
Since inception, NERC has recorded significant achievements including the expansion of capacity and network by the issuance of licences for electricity generation, transmission, distribution and trading as well as the development of industry codes and standards, market rules and a multi-year tariff order. In addition, the Commission has issued various regulations and orders that have created an attractive and stable electricity market in Nigeria.
These achievements have been made possible by ensuring that market transactions are rule based and regulatory interventions are preceded by robust consultative and stakeholder engagement processes to ensure transparency, fairness and accountability.
NERC Structure
The Electricity Act 2023, provides for the tenured appointment of seven Commissioners, with one of them designated as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, and another as Vice Chairman. The Commissioners are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Commission is made up of seven Divisions, each with its strategic role in ensuring the smooth running of day to day activities of NERC.
- Consumer Affairs
- Engineering and Performance Monitoring
- Finance and Management Services
- Legal, Licensing and Compliance
- Market Competition and Rates
- Office of the Chairman
- Planning, Research and Strategy
For more info, visit www.nerc.gov.ng
