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⚖️ Regulatory Update from KERC

Registration of Exclusivity will now be subject to a fee of NGN 50,000 per site

Processing fees for permits and licenses have been abolished

Who we are

Independent Regulatory Authority.

The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) is an independent regulatory authority that is charged with the mandate for the regulation of electricity operations in Kogi State. The Commission was established under the Kogi State Electricity Law of 2024, and has the responsibility for developing a commercially viable, sustainable and reliable electricity market that serves all the residents of Kogi State.

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KERC as an Independent Regulator.

Our mandate is to establish a stable legal, commercial and technical regulatory framework for the provision of electricity to residents of the State by market participants that are licensed to operate in the Kogi State Electricity Market for the benefit of residents of the State.

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Event Highlights:
10th March 2025
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Kogi State electricity market kick-off

Stakeholders Engagement

The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) organized a stakeholder engagement meeting in preparation for the Kogi State Electricity Market Kick-off. The event brought together key stakeholders, including Kogi Electricity Distribution Limited (KEDL), policymakers in Kogi State, the Commissioners for Energy, Health, Education, and Information, as well as the Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor. Also in attendance were representatives from the State Commissioner of Police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Maigeri of Lokoja. This town hall meeting was part of KERC’s efforts to promote transparent governance and attract investments in the Kogi electricity market.

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You can explore our comprehensive set of regulations, codes, manuals and guidelines set forth by the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission to ensure transparent and fair practices within the electricity sector

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We are committed to creating an environment of loyalty, trust, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement

We have our forum offices in four (4) different locations across the state:

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Empowering Communities with Safe and Reliable Electricity.

Promote and ensure an investor-friendly industry and efficient market structure to meet the needs of Nigeria for safe, adequate, reliable and affordable electricity

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Mission
To ensure the provision of reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity services to the people of Kogi State by fostering transparency, promoting investment and enforcing regulations that protects consumer rights while encouraging innovation and efficiency in the electricity sector.
Vision
To be a leading regulatory authority driving universal access to sustainable, efficient and affordable electricity while empowering the people of Kogi State and fostering socio-economic growth through innovative and transparent governance in the power sector
Motto
Regulating Power, Transforming Lives.

The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) is an independent regulatory body with authority over the regulation of the electricity market in Kogi State. KERC was formed in 2024 under the Electricity Act of 2023 and the amended Act of 2024, which was duly signed by the President. This legislation requests every state to establish its own Electricity Law, empowering the state to participate in the electricity market by:

  • Ensuring the review of electricity tariffs
  • Implementing transparent policies regarding subsidies
  • Promoting policies that are efficient and environmentally friendly
  • Forming and enforcing standards in the creation and use of electricity within the state
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