Njgerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (Acquisition of Land and Access Rights for Electricity Projects) Regulations, 2012
Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Nigeria
These regulations shall apply to acquisition of land and access rights for electricity projects in Nigeria, including projects related to generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. The objectives of these Regulations are to provide a legal and regulatory framework for the acquisition of land and access rights for electricity projects in Nigeria; making provisions for the payment of compensation and resettlement of persons affected by the acquisition of their land for the establishment of electricity projects; and the monitoring and evaluation of project designs of licensees to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
Process Flow
Planning, Research and Strategy Department, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ⬤
Office of the Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ⬤
National Assembly ⬤
Office of the President ⬤
Contacts
Moses Arigu
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission
Sanusi Garba
Chairman/CEO
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission
Ahmad Lawan
Senate President
National Assembly
Muhammadu Buhari
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Njgerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (Acquisition of Land and Access Rights for Electricity Projects) Regulations, 2012 Current Version
January 2022
These regulations shall apply to acquisition of land and access rights for electricity projects in Nigeria, including projects related to generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. The objectives of these Regulations are to provide a legal and regulatory framework for the acquisition of land and access rights for electricity projects in Nigeria; making provisions for the payment of compensation and resettlement of persons affected by the acquisition of their land for the establishment of electricity projects; and the monitoring and evaluation of project designs of licensees to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
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