Abuja DisCo announces transition to holding company, makes fresh appointments

Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has announced its transition into a Holding Company (Holdco) structure.

The AEDC described the transition as a strategic move designed to strengthen the company’s ability to operate effectively within Nigeria’s evolving electricity market and newly decentralised regulatory environment.

In a statement on Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Abuja DisCo said the move follows the enactment of the Electricity Act of 2023, empowering state governments to establish independent electricity markets and regulatory commissions.

In response to this regulatory shift, the AEDC noted that it has realigned its corporate structure to enhance operational agility, improve governance, and support efficient service delivery across its franchise areas.

As part of this transformation, the Abuja DisCo has incorporated two new subsidiary companies ― the Niger Electricity Distribution Company and the Kogi Electricity Distribution Company.

These entities, according to AEDC, will operate under the Niger State Electricity Regulatory Commission (NSERC) and the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC), respectively, while remaining integral members of the AEDC Group.

Key executive appointments made under the new structure include Engr. Sam Odekina as Chief Business Officer and Acting Managing Director of Niger Electricity Distribution Company; and Desmond Eboh as Chief Business Officer and Acting Managing Director of Kogi Electricity Distribution Company.

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The company added that plans are underway to commence operations in Nasarawa State, with the transition process expected to begin soon.

The AEDC’s Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Chijioke Okwuokenye, stated that the Holdco structure positions the company to respond to state-specific regulatory requirements while preserving the Group’s unified identity, shared values, and commitment to operational excellence and customer service.

According to him, all subsidiaries will operate as one integrated AEDC family, with uniform conditions of service for employees, ensuring workforce stability and fairness.

Chijioke said: “The Holdco structure aligns perfectly with our goal to enhance operational efficiency and adapt to Nigeria’s evolving energy landscape while exploring new opportunities, drive growth, and contributing to Nigeria’s energy sector development.

“We are committed to maintaining our high standards of service, innovation and customer focus, even as we evolve into a new structure.”

AEDC distributes electricity to the Federal Capital Territory and parts of Niger, Kogi, and Nasarawa States.

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