About the Journal

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) was established by Act 62 of 1979 and its subsequent amendments with the responsibility for the strategic planning and coordination of national policies in the field of energy in all its ramifications. In doing so the Commission, inter alia, serve as the centre for gathering and dissemination of information relating to national policy in the field of energy development; collate, analyze and publish information relating to the field of energy from all sources; and to make recommendations for the exploitation of new sources of energy to the Government. Accordingly, the Energy Commission of Nigeria publishes JOURNAL OF ENERGY POLICY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (JEPRD), in order to accomplish its mandate.