Twelve folks misplaced their lives and 14 others have been injured in electricity-related incidents throughout Nigeria within the first quarter of 2025, in response to the Nigerian Electrical energy Regulatory Fee (NERC).
In its Q1 2025 report, NERC linked the deaths to 31 well being and security accidents throughout the electrical energy sector, largely involving distribution corporations.
“The full variety of accidents in 2025/Q1 was 31, which resulted in 14 accidents and 12 fatalities,” the Fee acknowledged.
It famous that investigations had begun into all reported instances. “The Fee has initiated investigations into all reported accidents and can implement applicable actions the place essential.
“Moreover, the Fee continues to intently monitor the implementation of licensees’ accident discount methods for the NESI,“ the report learn.
Enugu Electrical energy Distribution Firm was related to 4 deaths, the very best among the many DisCos. Jos accounted for 3, Benin and Kano two every, and Port Harcourt one.
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Ibadan Electrical energy Distribution Firm (IBEDC) was particularly cited within the electrocution of 1 Mr. Moshood Salami in Kwara State.
NERC mentioned IBEDC was sanctioned for “non-compliance with the NESI’s rules, distribution code, and well being and security necessities in Binukonu Neighborhood, Kwara State, resulting in the deadly electrocution of Grasp Moshood Salami.”
The causes of the fatalities ranged from unlawful entry and unsafe practices to vandalism and falls from peak.
No incidents have been recorded by technology corporations, whereas Aba Energy, Kano, and Yola DisCos had no casualties.
Benin, Eko, and Ibadan DisCos accounted for probably the most casualties with six, 5, and 5 instances respectively.
“As noticed in earlier quarters, DisCos proceed to account for almost all of the security challenges skilled in NESI. Cumulatively, they accounted for 100 per cent of casualties recorded in 2025/Q1,” the report added.
The Fee reiterated its dedication to bettering sector security by means of stronger oversight.
