Commission insists on strict adherence to due process

THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has stressed the need for strict adherence to due process in operationalising state electricity regulatory bodies.
 
It, however, pledged institutional and technical support to the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OYSERC).
 Chairman of the NERC, Dr Musiliu Oseni, made the position known yesterday, while receiving the OYSERC delegation, underscoring that the establishment and take-off of state commissions must align fully with the law setting them up.
 
Oseni said that the NERC remains committed to partnering with State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERC) to guarantee their institutional stability, operational effectiveness and long-term success.
 He emphasised that regulatory coordination between federal and state institutions is critical in the evolving electricity market framework, noting that collaboration would help to build strong institutions capable of delivering sustainable outcomes for the sector.
 
The OYSERC delegation was led by its Acting Chairman, Prof. Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, who said that the visit was aimed at formally introducing the commission’s acting leadership to the NERC and laying the groundwork for a productive working relationship.
 According to Shangodoyin, the acting members were appointed to provide direction and lay a solid foundation for the commission during its transitional period, pending the appointment of substantive members.
 
“We are here to formally introduce the acting leadership of OYSERC and to establish a working relationship with NERC as we commence our regulatory responsibilities,” he said.
 He acknowledged NERC’s readiness to provide technical and regulatory support, particularly in the area of capacity development, describing the backing as essential for strengthening the commission’s operations at this formative stage.
 
“We appreciate NERC’s willingness to support us technically and regulatorily, especially in building our capacity during this transition,” he added.