OGSERC Visits NERC to Strengthen Regulatory Collaboration

The Ogun State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OGSERC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regulatory cooperation with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as it prepares to assume full oversight of the electricity market in Ogun State.

The commitment was underscored during a courtesy visit by an OGSERC delegation, led by its Chairman-Designate, Engr. Jide Onakoya, to NERC on Friday, 13 November, 2026. The delegation was received by the Chairman of NERC, Dr. Musiliu Oseni. The visit provided a platform for both regulatory institutions to explore areas of cooperation, particularly in capacity development, institutional support and the exchange of regulatory knowledge and best practices to strengthen OGSERC's capacity to effectively regulate the Ogun State electricity market.

Discussions also centred on developing the technical and institutional competencies required for effective market oversight, with particular emphasis on consumer protection, tariff setting and the implementation of sound regulatory frameworks.

Key highlights of the engagement included:

•Strengthening inter-regulatory cooperation: Both Commissions reaffirmed their commitment to sustained collaboration within Nigeria's evolving electricity regulatory landscape, following the decentralisation of electricity regulation under the Electricity Act 2023.

•Capacity building: Identification of critical areas for institutional and technical capacity development for OGSERC, particularly in tariff determination, consumer protection and market regulation.

•Knowledge sharing and institutional support: Commitment to facilitating the exchange of expertise, regulatory experience and best practices to enhance OGSERC's operational effectiveness.

•Consumer protection and investment promotion: Readiness to work together to promote efficient regulatory oversight, safeguard electricity consumers and create an enabling environment for investment in the Ogun State electricity market.

The engagement underscores the importance of cooperation between federal and state electricity regulators in ensuring a coordinated and effective regulatory framework.

It also reflects the shared commitment of NERC and OGSERC to supporting the development of sustainable subnational electricity markets that are efficient, reliable, competitive, and responsive to the needs of electricity consumers.