The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has urged Compliance Officers from across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) to adhere to operational standards in the power sector.

The Officers were charged when they convened in Abuja for a strategic review session.

The Compliance Peer Review Meeting, organised by the NERC, emphasised the need for improved industry-wide compliance.

Speaking at the session, Dafe Akpeneye, NERC’s Commissioner for Legal, Licence and Compliance, acknowledged notable progress while calling for renewed commitment.

In her remarks, Hauwa Yakubu, NERC’s Head of Compliance, explained that the meeting was designed to assess licensees’ compliance performance across the entire electricity value chain.

She highlighted key enforcement actions taken between January and November and underscored the significance of new regulatory frameworks.

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Key highlights included: Review of compliance performance across NESI, Assessment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and HSE indices, and Evaluation of financial reporting obligations, status update on metering implementation and adherence to standards.

Compliance Officers from licensed operators across the industry participated in the review session.

The Commission said the meeting reinforced its commitment to promoting accountability and operational excellence in the sector.