The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has disputed the reported zero load allocation to 10 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) on Sunday, 22nd March, 2026.
It would be recalled that statistics from the Distribution Load Profile ( https://www.niggrid.org/DisCoLoadProfile) as at 7.22 pm Sunday, 22nd March, 2026 showed zero allocation to 10 DisCos with the exception of Abuja DisCo which had 509MW allocation bringing the total allocation sent out at the time under reference to 509 MW.
However, in a statement of clarification, “NISO categorically states that at no time during the period under reference was any Distribution Company allocated zero megawatts (0 MW). The claims reported are therefore inaccurate and do not reflect the actual operational realities of the national grid.”
NISO further stated: “While it is true that the power system experienced reduced generation levels due to gas supply constraints, the 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.
“We urge the public and stakeholders to rely on verified information from official sources and refrain from disseminating misleading reports.”
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