Section 229 Electricity Act 2023 Section 229 of the Electricity Act 2023 is about Functions of the Council. It is under Part XXI (Miscellaneous and Supplementary Provisions) of the Act. The specific functions of the Power Council shall be to — (a) ensure policy harmony in the NES! by considering, adopting, and reviewing the National…

Section 228 Electricity Act 2023 Section 228 of the Electricity Act 2023 is about Protection of investments in the power sector. It is under Part XXI (Miscellaneous and Supplementary Provisions) of the Act. Without prejudice to previsions of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Act and the terms and conditions of licenses or contracts entered into by…

Section 227 Electricity Act 2023 Section 227 of the Electricity Act 2023 is about Local content in the power sector. It is under Part XXI (Miscellaneous and Supplementary Provisions) of the Act. (1) The Commission shall monitor and ensure compliance with local content requirements as provided under the Commission’s Regulations on National Content Development for…

Section 226 Electricity Act 2023 Section 226 of the Electricity Act 2023 is about Power of the Commission to make regulations. It is under Part XXI (Miscellaneous and Supplementary Provisions) of the Act. (1) The Commission may, make regulations prescribing all matters which by this Act are required or permitted to be prescribed or which,…

Section 225 Electricity Act 2023 Section 225 of the Electricity Act 2023 is about Power of the licensee to enter premises and to remove fittings or other apparatuses of the licensee. It is under Part XXI (Miscellaneous and Supplementary Provisions) of the Act. (1) A licensee, franchisee or permit holder or any person duly authorised…

Section 224 Electricity Act 2023 Section 224 of the Electricity Act 2023 is about Exemption of electric lines or electric plants from attachment in certain cases. It is under Part XXI (Miscellaneous and Supplementary Provisions) of the Act. Where any electric lines or electrical plant, belonging to a licensee are placed in or on any…

Section 223 Electricity Act 2023 Section 223 of the Electricity Act 2023 is about Jurisdiction to try offences. It is under Part XX (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) The Federal High Court and the State High Courts shall both have concurrent jurisdiction to try offences under this Act. (2) The court shall ensure…

Section 222 Electricity Act 2023 Section 222 of the Electricity Act 2023 is about Power to compound offences. It is under Part XX (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) Notwithstanding provisions of any legislation, the court may, in the case of a first-time offender, direct any person who has committed an offence of theft…

Section 221 Electricity Act 2023 Section 221 of the Electricity Act 2023 is about Power to prosecute. It is under Part XX (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Attorneys-General of respective States of the Federation shall have the powers to prosecute offences under this Act, while relevant authorities, including…

Section 220 Electricity Act 2023 Section 220 of the Electricity Act 2023 is about Obstruction and iropersonation. It is under Part XX (Offences and Penalties) of the Act. (1) A person who willfully and intentionally obstructs, retrains, prevents, harasses or injures any person lawfully carrying on duties on half of a licensee, franchisee or permit…