Table 3 Direct government interventions in Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure provision (
From: The governance of energy transition: lessons from the Nigerian electricity sector
s/n | Year | Institution | Main mandate/focus |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1940s | Nigerian Government Electricity Undertaking (NGEU) | Design a plan to increase the electricity generation capacity by at least 200% to support industrialization |
2 | 1950s | Electricity Corporation of Nigeria (ECN) | Provide the cheapest form of energy consistent with continuity of supply |
3 | 1960s | Electricity Corporation of Nigeria (ECN) | Address issues and concerns about electrical standards due to repeated fires in Lagos caused by electrical faults |
4 | 1960s | Niger Dams Authority (NDA) | Develop Nigeria’s hydropower potential |
5 | 1970s | National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) | Take charge of provision, operation and maintenance of electricity infrastructure nationwide |