Electricity Consumer Protection Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electricity Consumer Protection Council Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Electricity Consumer Protection Council. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Thursday, 18 December 2025 · passed
First Reading
Wednesday, 24 December 2025 · passed
Second Reading
Tuesday, 6 January 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
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Public Hearing
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Committee Report Laid
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Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Public engagement
7 published submissions
4 support · 3 oppose · 0 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Lawal E.Ogunoppose
This duplicates a mandate that already exists at state level. Please reconsider.
- Fatima O.Imosupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Kabiru I.Yobeoppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.
- Bashir K.Bayelsaoppose
This duplicates a mandate that already exists at state level. Please reconsider.
- Olumide O.Bauchisupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Chinyere C.Zamfarasupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Suleiman O.Katsinasupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.