Chairman / CEO
Chijioke M. Okonkwo
Chairman/CEO
Leadership
Governance
The Commission is led by the Chairman, three Commissioners and the General Counsel who holds the authority to make all regulatory decisions.
The EERC Board
The Commission is led by the Chairman, three Commissioners and the General Counsel who holds the authority to make all regulatory decisions.
Commissioner
Chinedum Ukabiala
Commissioner for Engineering Standards, Occupational Safety, Health & Environment
Commissioner
Reuben Okoye
Commissioner for Electricity Market Operations
Commissioner
Chuka S. Akunne
Commissioner for Organisational Support
General Counsel / Commission Secretary
Chidinma Iruoma Onoh
General Counsel / Commission Secretary
Inauguration & Commitment
Following the enactment of the Enugu State Electricity Law in September 2023, the state government appointed four Commissioners in January 2024. Confirmed by the Enugu State House of Assembly in March 2024, the EERC is now fully operational and dedicated to providing improved electricity access for all citizens of Enugu State.
How We Operate
Governance Principles
Independence
Operates independently of government and industry — ensuring impartial regulation in the public interest.
Transparency
All regulatory decisions, proceedings, and instruments are published and publicly accessible at all times.
Accountability
Accountable to the Enugu State government, legislature, stakeholders, and the public it serves.
Fairness
Regulatory processes conducted fairly for all parties — generators, distributors, suppliers, and consumers.