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Oyo — February 5, 2025
Oyo State transitioned to regulating its electricity market on February 5, 2025, following earlier groundwork laid in 2024 when the state received regulatory oversight approval from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
The legal foundation was established through the Oyo State Electricity Law, which enabled the creation of the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OSERC), tasked with licensing and regulating intrastate electricity operations.
In terms of investment, the state has focused on restructuring distribution through the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), which created a subsidiary to operate within the state under OSERC’s supervision. This is expected to unlock embedded generation and improve supply reliability across industrial clusters in Ibadan and surrounding areas.
Edo — February 20, 2025
Edo State formally assumed regulatory control of its electricity market on February 20, 2025, after receiving early transition approval as far back as August 2024.
The Edo State Electricity Law established the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ESERC), empowering the state to oversee generation, distribution, and licensing.
The state has been positioning itself as a power investment hub, with a focus on modular and off-grid solutions. Its collaboration with private sector operators, particularly through Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), is aimed at strengthening last-mile distribution and attracting independent power producers into the state’s electricity ecosystem.
Kogi — March 12, 2025
Kogi State transitioned on March 12, 2025, building on its earlier regulatory transfer in September 2024.
The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) was established following the passage of the state’s electricity law, giving it authority over intrastate electricity markets.
Kogi’s strategy has leaned toward leveraging its geographic position within the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) network. The state is working with AEDC’s sub-company structure to improve electricity distribution and expand access to underserved communities, particularly in rural areas.
Lagos — June 4, 2025
In December 2024, NERC announced the transfer of regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Lagos State to the newly established Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC).
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, fully transitioned on June 4, 2025, after passing one of the most ambitious subnational electricity laws in the country.
In terms of investment, Lagos has taken the lead nationally, attracting private capital into gas-fired and renewable energy projects. The state is actively restructuring its electricity market to reduce dependence on the national grid and improve power supply to industrial zones such as Ikeja, Lekki, and Apapa.
Ogun — June 23, 2025
Ogun State transitioned on June 23, 2025, after completing regulatory transfer arrangements in December 2024.
The Ogun State Electricity Law established the Ogun State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OGERC), giving the state oversight of electricity generation and distribution.
The state has focused heavily on industrial power supply, leveraging its proximity to Lagos. Through partnerships with multiple distribution companies, including IBEDC, Ikeja Electric, and Eko DisCo, Ogun is building a framework to support manufacturing clusters with more stable and dedicated power solutions.
Niger — July 9, 2025
The Niger State Government enacted the Niger State Electricity Law 2024 to empower its regulatory body, the Niger State Electricity Regulatory Commission (NSERC).
In January 2025, NERC issued a transfer order, with the full transition of regulatory authority from NERC to NSERC officially concluding on July 9, 2025.
The state has significant investment potential due to its hydropower assets, including proximity to major dams.
It has also seen growing activity in mini-grid and solar hybrid systems, particularly in rural electrification projects supported by private developers.
Plateau — September 12, 2025
Plateau State assumed regulatory control on September 12, 2025, following its transition framework established earlier in March 2025.
The Plateau State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) now oversees electricity operations within the state.
The state’s approach has focused on strengthening its partnership with the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED), with plans to expand embedded generation and improve supply stability in Jos and surrounding urban centers.
Abia — December 24, 2025
Governor Alex Otti signed the Abia State Electricity Bill into law on March 17, 2025, establishing the legal basis for state regulation. NERC subsequently issued a transfer order, which set the deadline for the full transfer of regulatory oversight to the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority (ASERA) on December 24, 2025.
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