NJI Commends NERC on Capacity Building for Judiciary on Power Sector

The Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Hon. Justice Babatunde Adeniran Adejumo, OFR (Rtd), has commended the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for its sustained efforts in providing capacity-building programmes for judges on policies, regulations and reforms in the power sector, noting that the initiative has significantly improved the resolution of electricity-related disputes.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to NERC on Thursday, the NJI administrator reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to continuous collaboration with NERC, describing the partnership as critical to ensuring informed and effective adjudication of power sector litigations.

“At the NJI, we are always there to partner with you on capacity building. We seek to deepen this collaboration so that it yields tangible results by ensuring that the courts are well-guided in resolving litigations within the power sector,” he said.

Chairman of NERC, Dr. Musiliu Oseni received the NJI team, along with NERC Vice Chairman, Dr Yusuf Ali; NERC Commissioner, Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Mr. Dafe Akpeneye, and some senior management officials of NERC.

Dr. Oseni noted that NERC remains committed to strengthening its partnership with the NJI through regular engagement and targeted training to equip judges with the requisite knowledge to handle electricity sector cases with ease and efficiency.

NERC Commissioner, Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Mr. Dafe Akpeneye, described the visit of the NJI Administrator as a significant step toward elevating the longstanding relationship between both institutions. He highlighted the positive impact of the annual seminar for judges, with a session slated for February 2026, noting marked improvements in litigation processes as judicial officers are now better informed on power sector-specific issues.

Mr. Akpeneye further disclosed that, through the NJI platform and its linkages with the Federal High Court, a Practice Direction on electricity-related matters would soon be gazetted. He said the development is expected to further enhance the efficiency and consistency of power sector dispute resolution across the judiciary.

Highlights of the courtesy visit include:

• NJI commends NERC for training judges on power sector policies, regulations, and reforms.
• Capacity-building programmes credited with improving the resolution of electricity-related disputes.
• NERC reaffirms commitment to strengthening partnership with NJI.
• Judiciary identified as critical to the stability and growth of the power sector.
• Practice Direction on electricity matters to be gazetted to enhance litigation processes.