WAPP Chairman Abdulaziz Re-elected, Emphasizes Market Readiness

Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, the chairman of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) Executive Board, was unanimously re-elected for another three-year term during the 68th Meeting of the Board held in Lomé, Togo, on October 8 and 9, 2026. He stated that network synchronization must be supported by coordinated system operation, security arrangements, and market readiness among stakeholders.

Abdulaziz identified network synchronization and the launch of the regional electricity market as key technical issues. He stressed that the regional market's success relies on clear rules, reliable data, credible financial mechanisms, and effective governance.

He recalled that the 67th Meeting approved principles for establishing the Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO). Abdoulaye Dia, the Secretary General of WAPP, mentioned ongoing efforts to implement guidelines for institutional strengthening and the operationalization of the ISMO.

The Board also discussed the restructuring study for the ISMO and adopted the Charter of the Forum for Women in Energy in West Africa.