The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission has officially assumed oversight of the electricity market in Kogi State, taking over from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.

This development was announced via NERC’s official X handle on Wednesday, which marks a significant milestone in the state’s electricity governance in line with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023.

So far, NERC has issued orders transferring electricity market oversight to ten states, including Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, Imo, Oyo, Edo, Kogi, Lagos, Ogun, and Niger. While some states have fully assumed control, others have until July 2025 to complete their transitions.

The formal transfer of regulatory authority was commemorated at a handover ceremony held at the NERC headquarters in Abuja.

During the event, NERC Chairman Sanusi Garba expressed satisfaction with the transition process, highlighting that KSERC officials had undergone extensive training through a twinning arrangement with NERC.

He emphasised that this capacity-building initiative was designed to ensure a seamless transition and equip KSERC with the requisite expertise to regulate the electricity market effectively.

Garba reaffirmed NERC’s commitment to continued collaboration with KSERC, assuring that the national regulatory body will maintain an open-door policy to provide necessary guidance and technical support whenever required.