The Nigerian Association for Energy Economics (NAEE) is seeking stronger ties with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to promote advocacies on energy and electricity-related matters.
The NAEE executive team led by the President, Dr. Hassan Mahmud stated this during a courtesy visit to NERC on Thursday.
According to Dr. Mahmud, the visit was to strengthen collaborations with NERC and to appreciate NERC for its support process. The NAEE team also announced its 17th annual conference in October themed: ‘The Energy, Economy and Environment Nexus: Imperative for Good Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa’.
The NAEE team sought further collaborations with NERC to enable its management and executive board members to actively participate in the conference.
In his remarks, the Vice Chairman of NERC, Dr. Musiliu Oseni who received the NAEE team said NERC was open to such collaborations and that NAEE could hold more membership drives to have more NERC officials become members.
NERC Commissioner, Planning, Research and Strategy, Dr.Yusuf Ali harped on creating a symbiotic and strategic partnership for NAEE to undertake advocacy efforts and amplify the policies and reforms of NERC for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).