Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA)
Establishment and Structure

• Creation: NEMSA is established as a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, headquartered in Abuja.
• Legal Functions: Can sue and be sued, and perform acts allowed by law.
• Takeover:Takes over Electricity Management Services Plc. incorporated in 2007. Personnel continue under the same terms.

Governing Board

• Composition:
• Chairman appointed by the President on the Minister's recommendation.
• Six members from geopolitical zones.
• Managing Director and CEO.
• Representatives from the Ministries of Power and Finance.
• Secretary: General Manager, Legal, of NEMSA.
• Qualifications: Members must have no interest in electricity-related businesses.
• Term: Three years, renewable once.
• Vacancy:Members may resign or be removed by the Minister with the President's approval.

Governing Board Powers

• Oversee NEMSA's affairs.
• Provide guidelines for performance.
• Approve staff remuneration and appointments.
• Ensure efficient performance of functions.

Functions of NEMSA

• Inspection and Enforcement:
• Carry out electrical inspectorate services.
• Enforce statutory technical electrical standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with Standards Organisation of Nigeria for quality assurance.
• Compliance and Safety:
• Ensure power systems and networks are properly executed.
• Enforce compliance with technical and safety standards.
• Inspect, test, and certify electrical installations.
• Support Services:
• Provide technical support for safe and reliable power supply.
• Certify electricity meters and instruments.
• Process and issue competency certificates to electrical personnel.
• Monitoring and Research:
• Regularly inspect power plants, transmission lines, and distribution networks.
• Investigate electrical accidents and enforce remedial measures.
• Promote research and publish beneficial information for the electricity industry.
• Ancillary Services:
• Provide non-core and ancillary services, including project management and consultancy.

Managing Director and CEO
• Appointment: By the President on the Minister's recommendation.
• Qualifications: Must be a registered electrical engineer with at least 20 years of experience.
• Term: Four years, renewable once.
• Roles:
• Head of management and chief accounting officer.
• Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation.
• Enforce technical standards and regulations through inspections, testing, and certifications.

Roles and Administration
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Responsibilities:
• Administer NEMSA, maintain books and records.
• Supervised by the Governing Board.

Executive Directors
• Appointment:
• Appointed by the Minister, hold office for four years, renewable once.
• Directorates:
• Technical Services.
• Commercial Services.
• Corporate Services.

Staff Appointments
• Employment Terms:
• NEMSA may appoint officers and employees with terms set in consultation with the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.
• Staff are public officers as defined in the Nigerian Constitution.

Pension and Benefits
• Pension Entitlement:
• Service in NEMSA is approved for the Pensions Reform Act.
• Officers entitled to pensions, gratuities, and benefits.
• NEMSA may appoint individuals on terms excluding pension benefits.

Funding and Expenditures
• Fund Establishment:
• Fund sources include fees, grants, and allocations from the National Assembly.
• Proceeds used for administration, salaries, property maintenance, and other expenses.

Budget and Reporting
• Annual Budget:
• Submit budget to the Minister by 31 October each year.
• Annual Report:
• Report activities and include audited accounts by 30 June each year.

Access and Compliance
• Access Rights:
• CEO or authorized officers can access premises and records of institutions related to electricity supply and installation.
• Enforcement Notices:
• Issue notices for contraventions and specify remedies.
• Non-compliance can lead to enforcement orders and penalties.

Legal and Safety
• Legal Proceedings:
• 30-day notice required before court action against NEMSA.
• Safety and Certification:
• No new or upgraded installations connected to power systems without NEMSA certification.
• Notification and rectification of electrical incidents required within specified timeframes.