A Distribution License authorizes the construction, operation and maintenance of distribution systems for supply of electricity to end-users.

1. Completed application form.
2. Certificate of incorporation and memorandum and articles of association, or deed of partnership, or deed of trust.
3. Registered title documents (as applicable).
4. Tax clearance certificate for immediate past three (3) years.
5. Ten-year business plan.
6. Power purchase agreement or resale agreement.
7. Network agreement with transmission licensee.
8. Retail agreement with end-users.
9. EPC contractor MoU (if applicable).
10. Technical partner MoU (if applicable).
11. Financing agreements.
12. Demand forecast.
13. Project location.
14. Voltage levels (33kV, 11kV, 415V, 230V).
15. Connection points.
16. Pole type. (wood, Concrete, Steel, etc)
17. Installation method. (overhead, underground, etc)
18. Detailed Project Design
    • Site map
    • Single line diagram
    • Control rooms
    • Substations
19. Line length
20. Environmental Impact Assessment
21. Transformer data
22. Connection agreement with TCN
23. Network impact analysis
24. Peak load projections
25. Network capacity
26. BEME
27. Protection systems
28. Health & Safety Policy

• Processing Fee: NGN 1,000,000
• Licence Fee: US$75,000
• Renewal Fee: NGN 500,000

• Six (6) Months

A Distribution License (Off-Grid) applies to systems not connected to the transmission network.

(Same as On-Grid, with emphasis on standalone systems)

• Processing Fee: NGN 100,000
• License Fee: US$20,000
• Renewal Fee: NGN 50,000

• Six (6) Months

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
Plot 1387, Cadastral Zone A00, Central Business District, Abuja
Email: info@nerc.gov.ng
Website: www.nerc.gov.ng