NISO clarification on load allocation reports
Orisemeke Benjamin
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has said that reports of some Distribution companies (DisCos) were allocated zero-megawatt (MW) between 20th and 22nd March 2026, was inaccurate and do not reflect the actual operational realities of the national grid.
A statement signed by NISO management Monday in Abuja explained that while power system experienced reduced generation levels due to gas supply constraints, available generation was continuously dispatched and equitably allocated to all DisCos throughout the period.
“Load allocation is carried out in accordance with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) framework, which ensures that available generation is shared fairly among all Distribution Companies based on established allocation principles.
“At no point was any Distribution Company completely excluded from receiving power supply. Variations in supply experienced across different locations were a direct consequence of the overall reduction in available generation and not due to zero allocation to any DisCo.
“NISO remains committed to maintaining transparency in system operations and ensuring fair, efficient, and reliable dispatch of available generation in line with regulatory provisions,” the System Operator stated.
The agency therefore urged the public and stakeholders to rely on verified information from official sources and refrain from disseminating misleading reports.
