The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Plateau State to the Plateau State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC).
This follows the Plateau State Government’s compliance with the Electricity Act 2023, which allows states to regulate their intrastate electricity markets.
In a statement issued on Friday, NERC confirmed that Plateau State had met all legal requirements, including formal notification and a request for the transfer of regulatory authority. NERC will continue to oversee inter-state and international electricity operations.
Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED) has been directed to establish a subsidiary, JED SubCo, within 60 days to handle intrastate electricity supply and distribution in Plateau State. The subsidiary must obtain a license from PSERC to operate. All transfer processes are to be completed by 12th September 2025.
Plateau State now joins Lagos, Imo, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, Enugu, Niger, Edo, and Oyo in regulating its electricity market. This move is expected to improve service delivery and accountability in the state’s power sector.