NISO Calls For Greater Cooperation To Strengthen Electricity Grid Stabilit
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has called for a stronger collaboration between stakeholders in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) to improve the stability, reliability and resilience of the national electricity grid.
Abdu Bello Mohammed, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NISO, made the call 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.
He said frequency disturbances could 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.
The head of NISO stressed that ensuring the stability of the electric power grid requires accurate operational information, adequate frequency and voltage control resources, effective reserve management and strict adherence to the Grid Code.
Mohammed also stressed the need for closer coordination among NISO, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Generation Companies (GenCos), Distribution Companies (DisCos), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), policymakers and other industry stakeholders.
“System planning would become increasingly important as Nigeria develops new generation projects, transmission infrastructure and other greenfield investments,” Mohammed said.
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He said successful integration of such projects would require 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,” the NISO chief said.
He reiterated NISO’s commitment to ensuring a stable, resilient and responsive electricity grid that can support Nigeria’s economic growth and development.
