From David Onuoja, Abuja
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), has marked its first anniversary, with Managing Director and CEO Engrineer Abdu Mohammed, highlighting the agency’s achievements and challenges.
Established under the Electricity Act 2023, NISO has made progress in institutional development, grid stability, market development, and renewable energy integration.
According to the MD, “over the past year, NISO has made significant progress in institutional Development, establishing governance structures, strengthening institutional coordination, and fostering a culture of accountability and professionalism.
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It also stabilized grid, improving grid visibility, monitoring, and control through SCADA/EMS project implementation and telemetry deployment.”
On market development: it has equally enhanced market credibility, transparency, and compliance with market rules and metering standards.
Under renewable Energy Integration, Engr Mohammed, said the institution has advanced the frameworks for renewable energy integration and conducting critical system studies.
Revealing what it is intending to do in the second year, he said, “NISO’s priorities for the second year include deepening grid visibility, strengthening system reliability, and enhancing transparency in market operations. The organization aimed at deliver a stable grid, a credible market, and strong investor confidence.
He however, acknowledged the challenges facing the power sector, which includes market liquidity constraints, grid infrastructure limitations, and compliance gaps. Though NISO is addressing these through strengthened enforcement, improved planning, and targeted technical interventions.
Engr. Mohammed expressed appreciation to NISO staff, the Federal Government, and industry stakeholders for their support, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to deliver real value to the power sector and the Nigerian people.
He however, acknowledged the challenges facing the power sector, which includes market liquidity constraints, grid infrastructure limitations, and compliance gaps. Though NISO is addressing these through strengthened enforcement, improved planning, and targeted technical interventions.
Engr. Mohammed expressed appreciation to NISO staff, the Federal Government, and industry stakeholders for their support, emphasising the importance of collaboration to deliver real value to the power sector and the Nigerian people.
