Section 86 Electricity Act 2023

Section 86 of the Electricity Act 2023 is about Powers of the Council. It is under Part VIII (Establishment of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission) of the Act.

The Council shall —

(a) make internal policy direction and oversee the affairs of the NHYPPADEC;
(b) provide internal policy guidelines for carrying out the functions of the NHYPPADEC;
(c) center and inspect premises, project and such place as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying out its function under this Act;

(d) approve the payment to the staff of the N-HYPPADEC such remunerations and allowances as are payable to persons with equivalent grade in the Public Service of the Federation and in similar agencies of the Federal Government;

(e) enter into such contract as may be necessary or expedient for the performance of its functions and ensure the efficient performance of the functions of the N-HYPPADEC;

(f) approve the appointment, promotion and discipline of senior staff of the N-HYPPADEC; and

(g) do such other things which are necessary and expedient for the efficient performance of the function of the N-HYPPADEC,