Nigeria - 2012 - Energy

Nigerian 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 the 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; make 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

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Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (Acquisition of Land and Access Rights for Electricity Projects) Regulations, 2012 Current Version

January 2022

These regulations shall apply to the 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; make 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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