RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY LAW AS A PANACEA FOR NATIONAL GRIDSYSTEM COLLAPSES IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Electricity Law in Nigeria has endowed a chequered history as research has shown. The journey has been fraught with inadequate legislation, unrealistic policies, and inefficient governance among others leading to terrible effects of power failure. This paper examined factors that are responsible for this slate of affairs in a country that is richly endowed with energy resources. It argued the inseparable link between power supply, good governance and the impact of electricity law to achievement of efficient and regular power supply to enhance economic growth and development. It further argued that the extant laws fall short of the present global interest in the role of renewable energy and law to national stability, economic development and energy security. It was concluded by going further to proffer suggestions in the area of strengthening development with the appropriate legal framework dedicated to renewable energy-sourced electricity which would effectively tackle the problem of unabated power failures in the country.