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The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency and the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission have agreed to deepen collaboration on electrical safety, technical standards enforcement and regulatory compliance as part of efforts to improve electricity supply and support ongoing power sector reforms in Nigeria.
The partnership was formalised during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LASERC, to the NEMSA headquarters in Abuja.
Speaking during the meeting, the Managing Director of NEMSA and Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation, , said the collaboration comes at a crucial period when the country's electricity sector is evolving under the provisions of the , which has expanded the role of state electricity regulators.
He said the two agencies would leverage their respective expertise to strengthen electrical safety enforcement, technical inspections, compliance monitoring, metering standards, consumer protection and capacity development across the power sector.
According to Adesayo, the collaboration will enhance adherence to technical regulations, improve public confidence in the electricity industry and contribute to a safer and more reliable power supply nationwide.
He reaffirmed that NEMSA remains the statutory agency responsible for enforcing technical standards relating to electrical installations, electricity meters and associated equipment, stressing that effective collaboration among regulators and industry operators is vital to achieving a resilient electricity sector.
Adesayo also commended LASERC for the progress it has made in developing a regulatory framework for Lagos State's electricity market, describing the initiative as a significant contribution to Nigeria's power sector reforms.
In her remarks, George underscored the importance of closer cooperation between federal and state regulators in building an efficient and commercially sustainable electricity market.
She noted that the Lagos State Electricity Law 2024 established key institutions, including LASERC, the Lagos Independent System Operator (LISO) and the Lagos State Electrification Agency, to drive electricity sector development and improve power delivery within the state.
Despite Lagos accounting for nearly 30 per cent of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product and being home to more than 20 million residents, she said the state continues to grapple with significant electricity supply deficits.
To address these challenges, George proposed a structured NEMSA-LASERC Technical Safety Partnership that would harmonise technical standards, introduce joint inspection procedures, establish a shared database of certified electrical contractors, strengthen mini-grid safety compliance and expand consumer protection initiatives.
She also advocated joint public awareness campaigns in English, Yoruba and Pidgin to educate electricity consumers on safe electrical practices, the dangers of electricity theft and meter tampering, and the importance of preventing electrical overloads.
George further called for collaborative training programmes to improve the competence, professionalism and ethical standards of electrical artisans.
Both agencies expressed optimism that the partnership would strengthen the implementation of electricity sector reforms, improve technical compliance and electrical safety, and serve as a template for collaboration between federal and state regulators across Nigeria.