- Key highlights from the meeting included progress updates on critical power infrastructure projects, including SCADA and EMS initiatives.
- Once completed, NERC expect these projects to significantly reduce system disturbances and improve grid stability.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called for improved and more intentional communication of power sector projects and developments as part of efforts to strengthen public engagement and support ongoing reforms.
NERC Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, emphasised the need for a strategic shift toward proactive public engagement during the first quarter 2026 Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Stakeholders Meeting held recently in Lagos.
Oseni noted that it is important for the public to be carried along and allowed to understand developments in the sector. According to him, this would help secure greater public buy-in, encourage more regular settlement of electricity bills, and promote the protection of power installations and assets across the country.
The quarterly NESI Stakeholders Meeting serves as a platform for industry players to review sector performance, assess ongoing reforms, and set new targets to improve electricity service delivery nationwide.
Key highlights from the meeting included progress updates on critical power infrastructure projects, including the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Energy Management System (EMS) initiatives. These projects, once completed, are expected to reduce system disturbances and improve grid stability significantly.
Stakeholders also renewed their call for clear, consistent communication of sector projects and reforms to the public, stressing the importance of increasing public awareness of the long-term benefits of ongoing changes in the electricity sector.
In addition, NERC urged operators to project hope and confidence in their engagement with the public, as the Commission identified effective communication as a critical factor in driving sector progress. The meeting was attended by the leadership of NERC, State Electricity Regulators (SERs), and operators across the electricity value chain.