Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has officially transitioned into a Holding Company (HOLDCO) structure, a move designed to align the utility’s operations with Nigeria’s newly decentralized electricity regulatory framework.
This restructuring is a direct response to the Electricity Act 2023, which empowers state governments to manage their own independent electricity markets and establish local regulatory commissions. According to a statement by the Managing Director and CEO of AEDC, Engr. Chijioke Okwuokenye, this strategic shift is intended to foster operational agility, strengthen corporate governance, and ensure more efficient service delivery across the company’s franchise areas.
As part of this reorganization, AEDC has incorporated two new subsidiary distribution companies: the Niger Electricity Distribution Company and the Kogi Electricity Distribution Company. While these subsidiaries will fall under the oversight of their respective state regulators, the Niger State Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission, they will remain integral components of the broader AEDC Group, functioning within a unified corporate framework.
To steer these new entities, the company has appointed Engr. Sam Odekina as the Acting Managing Director of the Niger subsidiary and Mr. Desmond Eboh as the Acting Managing Director of the Kogi subsidiary.
The company further disclosed that it is currently preparing to commence similar operations in Nasarawa State under this new regulatory arrangement. Engr. Okwuokenye emphasized that the HOLDCO model allows AEDC to tailor its services to meet specific state-level expectations without compromising group-wide standards.
To maintain workforce stability during this transition, uniform Conditions of Service will be applied across the parent company and all subsidiaries. AEDC, which serves the Federal Capital Territory along with parts of Niger, Kogi, and Nasarawa, reaffirmed its dedication to supporting sustainable energy markets and enhancing the overall customer experience through these structural improvements.
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