WAPP Admits NISO In Recognition Of Its Mandate Towards Achieving Electricity Grid, Market Stability

The Chairman of WAPP, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz  (Left) while formally welcoming MD/CEO, Abdu Bello Mohammed, FNSE, into WAPP membership 

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has been formally admitted into the West African Power Pool (WAPP), in apparent recognition of the agency towards ensuring reliability, transparency and efficiency in the operation of the national electricity grid and electricity market.

NISO’s formal admission at the 20th Session of the WAPP General Assembly, marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s electricity sector reform and regional power integration efforts.

A statement recalled that the admission took place on Saturday, 24th January 2026, at Hôtel 2 Février, Lomé, Togo, during the statutory General Assembly of WAPP, which convened electricity sector leaders, system operators and policymakers from across West Africa.

NISO’s participation was led by its management team under the leadership of its MD/CEO, Abdu Bello Mohammed, FNSE, who was present for the inauguration and formal admission proceedings.

The statement noted that 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.”

The statement reiterated that as a WAPP member, NISO would contribute to regional grid coordination, information sharing, system planning and the development of a competitive regional electricity market.

“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”, it added.