Speaking in Uyo, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, represented by the ministry’s permanent secretary,  Alh. Muhammadu Mamman, said the administration is approaching grid management differently and created the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) to drive stability and reduce outages.

He noted that years of inadequate funding, ageing infrastructure, and vandalism had contributed to nationwide blackouts, forcing homes and businesses to rely on costly alternatives.

The minister said NISO’s retreat offers an opportunity to reassess operations and ensure a more efficient and reliable grid.

NISO Board Chair Adesegun Akin-Olugbade praised staff for their role in the successful synchronisation of Nigeria’s grid with the West African Power Pool, describing it as a milestone that demonstrated the operator’s growing credibility.

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NISO Managing Director Abdul Mohammed said the organisation was established to help attract private investment and maximise existing infrastructure. He described the power sector as capital-intensive and noted that government spending has not matched the level required to ensure a stable grid.

Akwa Ibom’s government commended NISO’s performance, saying the operator has shown discipline and clarity in executing its mandate.

Source: Punch