NERC transfers electricity regulatory power to Gombe

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced an order to transfer regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Gombe State from the Commission to the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC).

In a statement, it said this is in compliance with the amended constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended).

“Recall that with the EA 2023, the Commission retains the role as a central regulator with regulatory oversight on the inter-state/ international generation, transmission, supply, trading and system operations.”

It said the EA also mandates any state that intends to establish and regulate intrastate electricity markets to deliver a formal notification of its processes and requests NERC to transfer regulatory authority over electricity operations in the state to the State Regulator.

“Based on this, the Government of Gombe State complied with the conditions precedent in the laws, duly notified NERC and requested for the transfer of regulatory oversight of the intrastate electricity market in Gombe State,” it added.

It noted that the transfer Order by NERC has the following provisions; direct Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED) to incorporate a subsidiary (JED SubCo) to assume responsibilities for intrastate supply and distribution of electricity in Gombe State from JED.

“JED shall complete the incorporation of JED SubCo within 60 days from 7th January 2026. The subcompany shall apply for and obtain license for the intrastate supply and distribution of electricity from GOSERC, among other directives. All transfers envisaged by this order shall be completed by July 6, 2026,” it said.

Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million. All earnings paid in US Dollars. Rather than wonder, click here to find out how it works.

Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.