Sule Abdulaziz Re-elected WAPP Executive Board Chair

Sule Abdulaziz has been unanimously re-elected for another three-year tenure as the Chairman of the Executive Board of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) during the 68th meeting held in Lomé, Togo. The announcement was made in a statement by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

Abdulaziz expressed gratitude to the board members for their confidence and committed to working collaboratively to enhance regional electricity integration. He highlighted the importance of decisions made at board meetings to strengthen WAPP’s capacity to meet the region's energy needs.

Abdulaziz recalled that the previous 67th meeting approved principles for establishing an Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) while retaining the WAPP Information and Coordination Centre (ICC) for operational continuity. He stressed the necessity of sound legal, institutional, and financial frameworks to protect WAPP and its members' interests and urged member utilities to fulfill their financial obligations to ensure the organization’s autonomy and effectiveness.