NISO admitted into WAPP

Omeiza Bilal

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has been formally admitted into the West African Power Pool (WAPP), at the 20th Session of the WAPP General Assembly, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s electricity sector reform and regional power integration efforts.

The admission took place on Saturday, Lomé, Togo, during the statutory General Assembly of WAPP, which convened electricity sector leaders, system operators and policymakers from across West Africa.

According to a statement from its management, NISO’s participation was led by its MD/CEO, Abdu Bello Mohammed, who was present for the inauguration and formal admission proceedings.

“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 System Operator said.

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.