The United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) have successfully concluded a nationwide workshop series aimed at advancing state-led electricity market reforms.
The State Learning Workshop Series, held in Lagos, Calabar, Kano, and Jos, drew participants from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The workshops equipped policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders with the tools to design robust, sustainable, and investor-ready electricity markets at the state level, in line with the Electricity Act 2023.
Participants learned about integrating state plans into Nigeria’s National IRP and practical training on energy modeling software.
The sessions covered commercial models for private sector investment and legal and regulatory pathways for setting up state electricity markets.
The Director-Legal/Head Power Desk at NGF, Mr. Chijioke Chuku, emphasised that Nigeria’s electricity future depends on states leading with vision, clarity, and technical precision.
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The workshop series aims to equip states with the knowledge and confidence to take charge of their electricity markets ¹.
The initiative drew from lessons learned from UKNIAF’s work with Akwa Ibom, Enugu, and Oyo State Governments, as well as technical support provided to the Federal Ministry of Power in drafting the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Nigeria’s first National Integrated Resource Plan.
With states now empowered by the Electricity Act 2023, this series is a timely effort to ensure capacity, coordination, and sustainability in Nigeria’s decentralized energy landscape.
The workshops demonstrate a commitment to transforming Nigeria’s power sector and fostering an enabling environment for private sector participation.
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