ESERC Issues 30-Day License Regularization Ultimatum

The Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ESERC) has issued Order No. ESERC/ORDER/2026/001, dated September 11, 2026, requiring electricity operators in Edo State to obtain or regularize their licenses within 30 days.

Failure to comply may result in prosecution, fines up to ₦10 million, and daily penalties of ₦500,000 for ongoing violations. The order prohibits any person or entity from engaging in electricity-related activities without a license or permit from ESERC.

Existing license holders from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) must also apply for regularization within the same timeframe. They are required to submit various documents, including existing NERC licenses and financial statements.

Non-compliance could lead to operators being deemed illegal and facing enforcement actions. ESERC aims to ensure a structured regulatory framework for the electricity market in Edo State.