The Legal and Regulatory Framework for the Nigerian Power Sector
Article from: OGEL 1 (2004), in Electricity Law and Regulation
Introduction
p>The National Assembly (NA) recently passed the Electric Power Sector Reform (EPSR) Act, a legislation introducing landmark changes to Nigeria's electricity sector as well as repealing both the Electricity Act (as amended) and the NEPA Act (as amended). The formal enactment of the legislation represents an important milestone in the Federal Government's electricity reform program as enunciated in the 'National Electricity Policy' (the Policy).