From David Onuoja Abuja
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), has been formally admitted into the West African Power Pool (WAPP), in Lome Togo; an ECOWAS sub-region.
The admittance which took place on Saturday, 24th January 2026, at Hôtel 2 Février, Lomé, Togo, during the 20th Session of the WAPP General Assembly, markes the major milestone in Nigeria’s electricity sector reform and regional power integration efforts.
According to NISO statement yesterday in Abuja, said the leaders of the electricity sector system operators and policymakers from across West Africa were all convened at the event.
NISO’s participation was led by its management team under the leadership of the MD/CEO, Abdu Bello Mohammed, who was present for the inauguration and the formal admission proceedings.
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The decision to admit NISO reflects recognition of its mandate as Nigeria’s independent system and market operator, responsible for ensuring reliability, transparency and efficiency in the operation of the national electricity grid and electricity market.
As a WAPP member, NISO will contribute to regional grid coordination, information sharing, system planning and the development of a competitive regional electricity market.
The admission advances WAPP’s objective of integrating national power systems across the ECOWAS sub-region and strengthens Nigeria’s role in promoting grid stability, cross-border electricity trade and sustainable energy development in West Africa.
