NISO Urges Stakeholders To Work Together To Stabilise National Grid

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has called for greater collaboration between stakeholders in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) to improve the stability, reliability and resilience of the nation’s electricity grid.

The call was made by Abdu Bello Mohammed, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NISO in his opening remarks at a two-day workshop themed “Strengthening Grid Stability: A Collaborative Workshop for NESI Stakeholders” held at the Jebba Power Station.

“The power system continues to operate under complex conditions, including generation and transmission constraints, changing demand patterns, frequency excursions and voltage-security challenges,” Mohammed said.

Frequency disturbances can be caused by sudden generation or load losses, inaccurate forecasting and scheduling, faults, inadequate system inertia and the response of generating units during system events, he said.

“To ensure the stability of the electric power grid, we need accurate operational information, adequate frequency and voltage control resources, effective reserve management and strict adherence to the Grid Code,” stressed the head of NISO.

Mohammed also stressed the need for better coordination between NISO, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Generation Companies (GenCos), Distribution Companies (DisCos), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), policymakers and other stakeholders in the industry.

“System planning will become increasingly important as Nigeria develops new generation projects, transmission infrastructure and other greenfield investments,” said Mohammed.

He said the successful integration of such projects would require a careful assessment of transmission capacity, system strength, operational flexibility, reserve requirements and future electricity demand.

“The workshop was expected to produce practical measures, including improved frequency and voltage control, stronger coordination during system disturbances and better alignment between immediate operational needs and long-term grid expansion plans,” NISO chief said.

He restated NISO’s commitment toward guaranteeing a stable, resilient and responsive electricity grid that would complement Nigeria’s economic growth and development.