FCCPC seeks uniform consumer protection as states open electricity markets

Speaking at a Stakeholder Engagement on Consumer Protection and Regulatory Cooperation in Nigeria’s Electricity Sector in Abuja, Bello said the evolving regulatory landscape required greater coordination among the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs).

By Progress Godfrey The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called for stronger collaboration among electricity sector regulators to ensure uniform consumer protection and regulatory certainty.

Also speaking, Assistant Director and Head of Consumer Protection at NERC, Anthony Essien, said regulatory convergence had become critical following the emergence of federal, state and regional electricity markets under the Electricity Act.