Nigeria’s newly appointed Acting Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat, has pledged to lead the country’s power sector regulator with integrity, diligence, and a renewed focus on excellence—setting ambitious goals to transform the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) into a modern, technology-driven ecosystem.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved Ramat’s appointment and directed him to assume the role in an acting capacity, pending confirmation by the Senate. In his first public statement, Ramat expressed deep gratitude for the trust reposed in him, promising to align NERC’s work with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“I will dedicate myself to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Commission, ensuring that NESI meets the needs of Nigerians,” he affirmed. “We will uphold industry standards, foster an investor-friendly market, and ensure electricity supply is safe, adequate, reliable, and affordable.”
Anchoring his vision on the Electricity Act 2023, Ramat said his leadership will focus on developing transparent tariffs, designing sustainable subsidy mechanisms, and safeguarding consumer rights while maintaining a fair and competitive electricity market. His approach seeks to balance the interests of consumers and investors, while creating a climate of confidence for all stakeholders in the sector.
He outlined a transformative agenda for the power sector, prioritizing smart grid technologies, advanced metering infrastructure, and grid modernization to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Ramat also pledged to champion research and development in renewable energy, energy storage solutions, and digital innovations—integrating emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing into the electricity value chain.
“These steps will unlock NESI’s vast potential, attract significant investments, create jobs, and deliver sustainable, reliable electricity for all Nigerians,” he said. “This is not just about solving today’s challenges—it is about building a power sector that will serve future generations.”
