The Federal Government has restated its commitment to ensuring steady and reliable electricity supply for all Nigerians through ongoing power sector reforms.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while speaking with newsmen at the maiden edition of the NISO Management Retreat 2025, themed “NISO on the Move.” Adelabu, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alh. Muhammadu Mamman, said the Tinubu administration has been introducing new strategies particularly in grid stabilization to achieve nationwide electricity access in the near future.
NISO was established to operate the national electricity grid, manage the electricity market, and conduct long-term system planning to keep the grid safe, stable, and efficient. Its functions also include coordinating power generation, managing transmission, handling market settlements, and planning grid expansion.
Adelabu noted, “Since the commencement of this administration, as everybody knows, things have been going on differently. The creation of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) itself is something that the government is doing differently to ensure grid stabilization, reduction in power outages and to ensure that every Nigerian has access to electricity.”
He added that the retreat would help NISO refine its operations
“This maiden edition of NISO retreat is an avenue for them to dialogue and ensure that they are doing things differently, unlike the way it was being done before. That’s why we are here to support them to ensure that they succeed as an organization and make sure that the country gets an adequate and stable power supply.”
Also speaking, the Managing Director of NISO, Engr. Abdul Mohammed, said the organization was created to complement government efforts by attracting private sector investment and optimizing existing investments in the power sector.
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Addressing concerns about poor returns on huge investments in the sector, Mohammed explained that power infrastructure requires sustained funding.
“First and foremost, we have to understand that power business is extremely capital intensive. If you look at other jurisdictions where they have their power right, find out how much they have spent on an annual basis—a lot of money,” he said.
He added, “We haven’t really spent so much as we should to make the grid reliable, that is why NISO has been created. We complement what the government is doing by attracting private sector (investment). We are doing everything possible to optimize the existing investment so there will be improvement going forward.”
In his remarks, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, represented by the Commissioner for Power, Hon. Iniobong Robson, praised NISO for its achievements so far.
He stated, “NISO has since its establishment demonstrated purpose, discipline and clarity of purpose. The organization has steadily taken over the responsibility of systems and market operations with professionalism and commitment. We watched with admiration how the NISO coordinated synchronisation of the Nigerian grid with the West Africa Power Pool, an achievement which not only affirms Nigeria’s technical competence but also strengthened the regional energy architecture.”
