Operations and Administration

The Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission Bill provides for the tenured appointment of a Chairman who shall be the Chief Executive and accounting officer and three full-time commissioners who will be appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the supervising Commissioner and subject to confirmation by the House of Assembly.

• Office of the Chairman: The highest authority, overseeing the entire commission.
• Executive Secretary: Manages the daily operations and administrative functions.

• Internal Audit: Responsible for independent appraisal of the internal controls and operations.

• Director (Admin & Supplies): Manages general office administration, supplies, and potentially human resources.

• Director (Finance & Accounts): Handles budgeting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.
  Director (Planning, Research & Statistics): Focuses on data, future planning, and analytical support for the commission.

The Commission is made up of three divisions that will  be led by thre Commissioners, each with its strategic role in ensuring the smooth running of activities of the Commission:

• Strategy and Finance,
• Legal, and
• Technical

The Strategy and Finance Division is responsible for market surveillance, Tariff Determination, and monitoring of the electricity market to prevent abusive usage of market power.

The Legal Division is responsible for coordinating the licensing procedure in OYSERC. In addition, it provides legal support and advisory services to the commission, and is in charge of enforcing all Commissioner’s Orders and Decisions.

The Technical Division has the task of developing and monitoring compliance of technical standards for all licensees. In addition, it is involved in the technical evaluation of license applications submitted to the Commission.