NISO's MD Advocates for Investment in Nigeria's Power Sector

Engr. Abdul Bello Mohammed, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), called for enhanced collaboration among stakeholders in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) during the Africa Energy Leadership Summit 2026 in Lagos. He warned that the decentralization of the sector should foster investment and growth rather than lead to fragmented infrastructure.

Mohammed noted that as more states establish their own electricity markets and regulatory bodies under the Electricity Act 2023, a coordinated approach to infrastructure planning and system operations is essential. He clarified that NISO's evolving role as a neutral technical integrator does not replace the regulatory functions of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) or State Electricity Regulatory Authorities.

Mohammed stressed the importance of effective coordination as state networks connect to the national grid and highlighted NISO's efforts in advancing Integrated Resource Planning methodologies to ensure compatible investments across generation, transmission, and distribution.