Judges’ Seminar Highlights Growing Gains from Nigeria’s Electricity Sector Reforms
Participants at the ongoing Regional Seminar for Judges of State High Courts in Lagos have been exposed to a series of insightful presentations that stimulated robust discussions on critical developments in Nigeria's electricity sector.
The seminar, organised by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has provided a platform for judicial officers to deepen their understanding of the legal, regulatory, and commercial issues shaping the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
On the second day of the seminar, Tuesday, 7 July 2026, NERC Commissioner, Corporate Services, Mr. Nathan Shatti, delivered a presentation titled "Metering Challenges in Nigeria and Government Interventions," highlighting ongoing efforts to accelerate access to electricity meters across the country.
The programme also featured presentations by:
- Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN, Senior Partner, Paul Usoro & Co., who spoke on "Judicial Perspective on Sector Reforms – Lessons from the Telecommunications Sector."
- Mr. George Etomi, George Etomi & Partners (GEPLAW), who presented "Transactional Lessons and Opportunities in Nigeria's Electricity Distribution Sector."
Key Takeaways
- The Federal Government is implementing targeted Presidential Metering Initiatives to bridge Nigeria's metering gap through the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP) Metering Programme, the Meter Asset Provider (MAP), and the Meter Acquisition Fund Scheme (MAFS).
- Effective regulation of the communications and electricity sectors by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and NERC remains critical to Nigeria's economic development.
- The Electricity Act 2023 has expanded opportunities for states to strengthen electricity regulation within their jurisdictions, paving the way for improved service delivery and increased private sector investment.
The seminar reaffirmed the importance of continuous judicial capacity building in fostering a sound legal environment for electricity sector reforms, regulatory certainty, and the sustainable growth of Nigeria's power industry.