State electricity markets
States may establish, regulate and operate markets inside their own jurisdictions. Intrastate generation, transmission and distribution included.
2-day national workshop · Electricity Act 2023
The law changed. The lights did not.
Every state now owns its own electricity market, but most cannot license, tariff or connect a project. That gap is the whole agenda.
Electricity Act 2023, as amended
A statute only matters once somebody can build under it.
The Act devolved the power. Turning that into a working market takes institutions, licences, tariffs and money, in that order.
The National Workshop on the Electricity Act 2023 (As Amended) is a two-day national workshop held on 21–22 October 2026 at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, under the auspices of the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria. The Electricity Act 2023 gave Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory the power to establish, regulate and operate electricity markets inside their own borders, including intrastate generation, transmission and distribution. Almost no state can yet license an operator, set a tariff or connect a project, because each one first needs a State Electricity Regulatory Commission, a licensing framework, a tariff methodology and an investable project pipeline. The workshop convenes state governments, federal regulators including NERC and NISO, developers, financiers and energy lawyers to close that gap. Attendance is strictly by invitation and there is no delegate fee; accreditation is checked at the gate.
- Dates
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- Venue
- State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja
- Delegate pass
- Free · accreditation required
- Expected
- 300+ senior participants
- Organiser
- AMPSL Strategy Limited
Four shifts
What a state has to stand up before anything gets built.
Autonomy is not automatic. Each provision below only becomes real through an institution, a licence, a tariff and a bankable project.
New regulatory institutions
State Electricity Regulatory Commissions, licensing frameworks, tariff methodology and consumer protection, built from a standing start.
Investable project pipeline
Embedded generation, mini-grids, renewables, industrial clusters and captive power. Each one needs a state-level route to market.
Federal–state coordination
Division of powers, transition pathways and constitutional implications, with NERC, NISO and the Ministry of Power in the room.
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JurisdictionSelect a state36 states + the FCT
Tap a node to latch your state.
The scale of the mandate
Thirty-seven jurisdictions. Thirty-seven decisions.
Every state now decides on its own how fast its market comes alive, and who is allowed to build in it. This workshop exists so those decisions get made with the same facts, in the same room, in the same two days.
Stand up the institution
A State Electricity Regulatory Commission, a bureau, and the instruments that give them force.
Open the market
Licensing, tariff methodology, market rules and consumer protection that an investor can read.
Make it bankable
Offtake structures, PPP models and risk mitigation that survive diligence.
Connect to the national system
Transition pathways agreed with NERC, NISO and the Federal Ministry of Power.
Who is in the room
Five delegations. Five different reasons to be here.
Over 500 high-level participants across the Presidency, federal ministries, state governments, regulators, developers, financiers and the legal community.
Priority 1State governments
Governors and deputies, Commissioners for Energy and Power, Attorneys-General, State Electricity Bureaux and new State Regulatory Commissions.
“We have the mandate. What do we stand up first?”
Priority 1Developers & operators
GenCos, DisCos, mini-grid and renewable developers, embedded generation and captive power sponsors, manufacturers behind the meter.
“Which state can license my project this year?”
Priority 2Finance & DFIs
Commercial banks, development finance institutions, green finance desks, risk-mitigation providers and international development partners.
“Is the state offtake bankable yet?”
Priority 2Legal & regulatory
Energy law practices, NERC and NISO teams, ICRC and PPP units, academia and industry associations shaping the transition rules.
“Where does federal power end and state power begin?”
SponsorsBrands & partners
Organisations that want their name on the reform: exhibition presence, a speaking slot, and two days of direct access to decision-makers.
“Put us in front of 36 states at once.”
Your seat
Attendance is by invitation and every accreditation carries a name. Confirm each person in your delegation separately.
Confirm attendanceThe two days
Day One establishes who holds which power. Day Two turns it into projects.
0Senior participants expected, federal, state and private sector
36+1States and the Federal Capital Territory now empowered to build markets
2Days: understanding the landscape, then policy to implementation
1National Communiqué with actionable recommendations for States
Understanding the New Electricity Landscape · Wednesday 21 October 2026
9:00 — 10:00
Arrival & registration
Accreditation and distribution of event materials.
10:00 — 10:20
Opening ceremony
Opening prayer · National anthem · Welcome address by His Excellency, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
10:20 — 10:40
Goodwill messages
10:40 — 11:10
Keynote address
Honourable Minister of Power.
11:10 — 11:40
Paper — The Electricity Act 2023: a new era of state-led electricity development
11:40 — 12:40
Panel — Understanding state electricity autonomy under the Act
Key provisions · division of federal and state powers · constitutional implications · licensing and regulatory authority · transition pathways for States.
12:40 — 13:30
Lunch & networking break
13:30 — 15:00
Governors' Roundtable and High-Level Policy Dialogue
From transfer order to market: lessons from the early movers and the road ahead for state electricity markets. Selected Governors, Deputy Governors and Commissioners for Energy on lessons from the early movers, following the money, and institutions, customers and coordination.
15:00 — 16:00
Panel — Building functional state electricity markets
Establishing State Electricity Regulatory Commissions · licensing frameworks · tariff-setting · consumer protection · market governance.
16:00 — 16:15
Close of Day One
From Policy to Implementation · Thursday 22 October 2026
10:00 — 10:30
Paper — Rethinking ownership, governance and shareholder returns in Nigeria's electricity sector
10:30 — 11:00
Paper — The emergence of NISO under the Electricity Act 2023: ensuring system reliability and market neutrality
11:00 — 12:00
Panel — Unlocking investment opportunities in state electricity markets
Embedded generation · mini-grids · renewable energy projects · industrial clusters · captive power.
12:00 — 13:00
Financing state electricity market development
Infrastructure financing · public-private partnerships · green financing · development finance · risk mitigation instruments.
13:00 — 13:40
Lunch & networking break
13:40 — 15:30
Facilitated State Implementation Workshop (plenary)
Developing practical roadmaps for state electricity market implementation. A professionally facilitated plenary — moderators guide structured discussion with contributions from State Governments, regulators, investors and development partners.
Focus 1Establishing state electricity regulatory institutions
Focus 2Designing markets and licensing frameworks
Focus 3Financing and investment readiness
Focus 4Rural electrification and renewable deployment
15:30 — 16:00
Closing ceremony
Remarks by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice · Remarks by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President · Vote of thanks.
What you leave with
Outputs, not impressions.
01
Implementation roadmaps
Sequenced actions for standing up a state electricity market.
02
A clearer reading of the Act
Provisions, powers and transition pathways, explained by the people applying them.
03
Federal–state collaboration
Direct working contact between State teams, NERC, NISO and the Ministry.
04
Private sector participation
Developers and operators matched to states actively opening their markets.
05
New investment partnerships
Introductions across DFIs, commercial banks and risk-mitigation providers.
06
National Communiqué
Consensus recommendations drawn from the plenary, published after the event.
07
Strengthened policy dialogue
A standing channel between the Presidency, States and the market.
08
Full documentation
Event photography, video documentation and a post-event report.
Speakers
Meet the speakers.
Resource persons for the two days.
Joseph Tegbe
Honourable Minister of PowerKeynote address, Day One.
Photograph: Federal Ministry of Power
Chief Lateef Fagbemi
SANHonourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of JusticeResource person. Closing remarks, Day Two.
Photograph: Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
H.E. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Governor of Kwara State · Chairman, Nigeria Governors' ForumGoodwill message, Day One.
Dr. Musiliu Olalekan Oseni
Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory CommissionGoodwill message and the regulatory panel, Day One.
Photograph: NERC
Engr. Abdu Bello Mohammed
Managing Director/CEO, Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO)Speaker.
Photograph: Africa Energy
Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang
Managing Director/CEO, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI)Speaker.
Photograph: Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria
Prof. Bagoni A. Bukar
FCIArb (UK) · FAMIN (Arb+Med), NZ · FCIArb (Malaysia) · Notary PublicProfessor of Law, University of Maiduguri · Principal Partner, Bukar & CompanyResource person. Contributing author, Oil, Gas & Energy Law journal.
Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia
Deputy Chief of Staff to the PresidentOffice of the Vice President. Closing remarks, Day Two.
Photograph: State HousePartner with us
Put your organisation at the front of Nigeria’s electricity reform.
Two days of direct engagement with Federal and State decision-makers, investors and development partners, under the auspices of the Office of the Vice President. A chance to contribute to the transformation of Nigeria’s electricity sector while putting your brand at the front of one of the country’s most significant policy reforms.
Why sponsor
- Position itself as a leading partner in Nigeria's electricity sector reforms
- Engage directly with Federal and State Government decision-makers
- Showcase products, services and innovative energy solutions
- Build relationships with investors and development partners
- Generate high-value business leads
- Enhance corporate visibility through national media exposure
- Demonstrate commitment to sustainable energy development
Platinum
₦55,000,00015 benefits · Seven (7) delegate passes
- Recognition as Platinum Sponsor
- Opportunity to deliver a goodwill address during the Opening Ceremony
- Executive speaking opportunity during a technical session (subject to programme approval)
- Premium exhibition space
- Corporate logo on all event branding and publicity materials
- Logo on participant bags, banners and backdrop
- Full-page advertisement in the Workshop Brochure
- Branding on delegate materials and certificates
- Corporate promotional video played during breaks
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials
- Recognition in all press releases
- Feature in social media and online engagements
- Seven (7) complimentary delegate passes
- VIP seating for senior executives
- Full event recognition in the Workshop Report
Gold
₦30,000,00011 benefits · Five (5) delegate passes
- Recognition as Gold Sponsor
- Premium exhibition booth
- Logo on all major event branding materials
- Half-page advertisement in the Workshop Brochure
- Opportunity to distribute corporate materials
- Recognition during Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- Logo on Workshop website and digital platforms
- Corporate branding on selected Workshop materials
- Five (5) complimentary delegate passes
- VIP seating for senior representatives
- Recognition in the Workshop Report
Silver
₦20,000,0009 benefits · Three (3) delegate passes
- Recognition as Silver Sponsor
- Standard exhibition booth
- Logo on event banners and promotional materials
- Quarter-page advertisement in the Workshop Brochure
- Opportunity to display corporate promotional materials
- Recognition during the Closing Ceremony
- Corporate logo on Workshop website
- Three (3) complimentary delegate passes
- Inclusion in the Workshop Report
Bronze
₦10,000,0009 benefits · Two (2) delegate passes
- Recognition as Bronze Sponsor
- Exhibition table / shared booth space
- Logo on selected event banners
- Logo listing in the Workshop Brochure
- Opportunity to display corporate materials
- Recognition during Closing Ceremony
- Logo on Workshop website
- Two (2) complimentary delegate passes
- Inclusion in the Workshop Report
Branding reach
Sponsor visibility runs across the national campaign, the venue build and every delegate touchpoint.
Payment details
Account nameAMPSL Strategy Limited
BankPremium Trust Bank
Account no.0040267186
ReferenceElectricity Act Workshop
A sponsorship agreement and invoice are issued by the secretariat on confirmation.
Sponsors
Backed by the institutions that built the market.
Ministry of Planning and Economic Development
Responsible for development planning and economic policy coordination, the Ministry sets the framework within which investment in electricity infrastructure is prioritised and funded.
Bureau of Public Enterprises
Secretariat of the National Council on Privatisation, and the agency that carried Nigeria’s power sector reform from statute into ownership: the unbundling of PHCN into eighteen successor companies and the 2013 handover of the GenCos and DisCos to private investors.
18PHCN successor companies: 6 GenCos, 11 DisCos and TCN
$2.5bn+private capital attracted into the privatised power assets
2005Electric Power Sector Reform Act, which created NERC
Institutional partners
Convened with the institutions that hold the levers.
Bureau of Public EnterprisesBPE
Nigerian Independent System OperatorNISO
Infrastructure Concession Regulatory CommissionICRC
Federal Ministry of PowerFMP
Federal Ministry of JusticeFMoJ
Nigeria Governors' ForumNGF
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory CommissionNERC
AMPSL Strategy LimitedOrganiserVenue and access
The Workshop is held inside the Presidential Villa. Entry is by accreditation only. Every delegate must be registered in advance, and photo identification matching the registration is required at the gate.
Arrival9:00am on Day One for registration and event materials. Sessions open at 10:00am on both days.
AccreditationYour confirmation is processed in advance. Bring the QR reference issued when you confirm.
DressFormal business or national attire.
TravelNnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is roughly 40 minutes from the Villa. Delegations arrange their own accommodation.
Accreditation is not transferable. One per named guest. Your details are processed for Presidential Villa accreditation only.
Campaign and press
From electricity law to implementation.
Questions
Before you register.
Do I need an invitation?
Yes. The Workshop is held inside the Presidential Villa and attendance is strictly by invitation. Invited guests confirm attendance on this page; everyone else may request an invitation, which the secretariat reviews. There is no delegate fee.
Can a state send more than one delegate?
Yes, within the places allocated to the delegation. Confirm each guest separately so every accreditation carries a name. States typically bring the Governor; the Deputy Governor; the Secretary to the State Government; the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice; the Commissioner for Power or Energy; and the Head of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Authority or Bureau.
What do participants take away?
Practical implementation roadmaps from the facilitated plenary, and the National Communiqué of consensus recommendations. All delegates also receive the post-event report.
How do exhibition and speaking slots work?
Exhibition space and speaking opportunities are attached to sponsorship tiers. Platinum includes a goodwill address at the Opening Ceremony and an executive speaking slot in a technical session, subject to programme approval.
Is press accreditation available?
Yes, by arrangement. Select “Media” when you write to us, or contact the secretariat directly. The Workshop includes television interviews, newspaper coverage and full photo and video documentation.
What identification is required at the gate?
Photo identification matching the name on your confirmed accreditation, plus the QR reference issued when you confirm. Arrive from 9:00am on Day One to allow time for accreditation.
Attendance
By invitation. Please confirm your place.
The Workshop is held inside the Presidential Villa, so attendance is by invitation. Confirm your place and your name is processed for accreditation; you receive a QR reference, checked at the gate and at the hall on both mornings.
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Confirm your place, or request an invitation. One entry per guest.
2
We check your name against the invitation list and confirm by email.
3
Your QR reference arrives ahead of 21 October. Bring photo ID.