The NERC Annual Essay Competition is here! This competition is open to ONLY SS2 students in Nigeria. Entries are open to eligible and interested students in senior secondary 2 in Nigerian secondary schools (both public and private).
Topic: “How does the New Customer Protection Regulation (CPR 2023) Protect the Rights & Obligations of Electricity Customers?”
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission is an independent body, established by the Electric Power Sector Reform Act of 2005 to undertake technical and economic regulation of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. The Commission is to, among others license operators, determine operating codes and standards, establish customer rights and obligations, and set cost-reflective industry tariffs. The Commission has its headquarters in Abuja and has currently six zonal offices in the six geopolitical zones of the country.
Eligibility
- Interested SS2 students should write an essay of not less than 450 words and not more than 500 words, on the
The submission of entries continues till 15th March 2024.
Fantastic prizes to be won by:
FIRST Position
SECOND Position
THIRD Position
And lots of consolation prizes for other participants too!
How to apply
The essay can be submitted by email to electricitychallenge@nerc.gov.ng OR in an A4 envelop properly sealed and addressed as follows:
2024 Essay Competition
Consumer Affairs Division
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission
NERC HOUSE, Plot 1387, Cadastral Zone A00, Central Business District. Behind BOA House, Abuja
Remember!!
All submissions must contain the name of the student, FULL home and school addresses, email address, and contact phone number. Entries must reach the above address on or before 5pm, 15th March 2024. Any entry submitted after the above stipulated time will be disqualified.
