Abdulaziz Re-elected WAPP Chairman, Focuses on Compliance

Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz has been re-elected as the chairman of the WAPP Executive Board for another three-year tenure during the 68th Meeting held in Lome on October 8-9, 2026. A statement from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed his election.

Engr. Abdulaziz expressed gratitude to the Executive Board members for their confidence and committed to advancing WAPP’s objectives. He urged member utilities to enhance collective responsibility in creating a viable regional electricity market.

He recalled that the previous meeting approved principles for establishing the Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) while ensuring operational continuity through the WAPP Information and Coordination Centre (ICC). He stressed the need for statutory contributions to maintain WAPP's autonomy and capacity.

Engr. Abdulaziz also addressed key technical issues, including network synchronization and the regional electricity market's launch, emphasizing the necessity of clear rules, reliable data, and effective governance. Mr. Abdoulaye Dia, Secretary General of WAPP, noted ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional frameworks and prepare for the market's second phase.