The eligible customer criteria declared by the
Minister of Power is a clear business opportunity. Generally speaking, it means qualified
customers can get electricity directly from GenCos and other Suppliers. This
brings a number of opportunities for investors and fund managers as enumerated
below.
A person or group of individuals can invest in
a dedicated electricity network and supply power to housing estates,
manufacturers, and heavy electricity consumers throughout Nigeria . This
will be according to the Independent Electricity Distribution Network [IEDN]
regulations set by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).