The Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Musiliu Oseni, has tasked specialised reporters of the Nigerian power sector to utilise their access to information to promote industry reporting and better educate the public.
He disclosed this during a courtesy visit of the Power Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PCAN) to NERC on Monday.
Mr Oseni who welcomed the collaboration offer from PCAN, further emphasised that informed media coverage is vital to securing public support for ongoing reforms within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
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In his remarks, PCAN chairman Obas Esiedesa commended the commission for its improved digital transparency and proactive data sharing.
He reaffirmed PCAN’s commitment to enhancing the depth and accuracy of reporting within the power sector.
NERC is an independent body, established by the Electric Power Sector Reform Act of 2005 (repealed), now the Electricity Act of 2023 to undertake technical and economic regulation of the NESI.
The commission is to, among others license operators, determine operating codes and standards, establish customer rights and obligations and set cost reflective industry tariffs.
