LOME: NISO SECURES ADMISSION INTO WAPP AT 20TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN TOGO

 

"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."

The 20th Session of the West African Power Pool, WAPP General Assembly, has seen the formal admittance of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO).

This marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s electricity sector reform and regional power integration efforts.

The admission of NISO into the WAPP 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 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. As a WAPP member, NISO will 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.