President Bola Tinubu has reconstituted the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) board, appointing Musiliu Oseni as the new chairman. The Senate confirmed the NERC members, a development announced by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga. Oseni, who began his service as a commissioner in January 2017 and later became vice‑chairman, will assume the chairmanship on 1 December 2025 and will serve until the end of his ten‑year tenure.
The reconstituted board also includes Yusuf Ali as vice‑chairman; he was first appointed a commissioner in February 2022. Returning for second terms are Nathan Shatti, Dafe Akpeneye, Aisha Bello, and Chidi Ike. Fouad Animashaun, an energy economist with extensive experience in the Nigerian power sector, will join as a commissioner for his first term, also effective December 2025. The presidency notes that Animashaun most recently served as Executive Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission.
President Tinubu urged the NERC board members to deepen and consolidate the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s power sector, in strict alignment with the Electricity Act 2023. The reconstitution of the board is a significant development for a sector that has faced numerous challenges in recent years. The new board is expected to play a crucial role in implementing the Electricity Act 2023 and driving reforms, leveraging the members’ combined experience and expertise to address sectoral challenges and work toward reliable, efficient electricity supply for Nigerians.
The Nigerian government has been pursuing power‑sector reforms focused on increasing generation capacity, improving transmission and distribution infrastructure, and promoting private‑sector participation. The reconstituted NERC board is poised to build on these efforts and advance further progress. As the board begins its work, monitoring its performance will be essential to ensure it effectively meets the needs of the Nigerian people.
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