Abdulaziz Re-elected WAPP Executive Board Chairman for Three Years

Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz has been unanimously re-elected as chairman of the Executive Board of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) for another three-year term during the 68th Executive Board meeting held in Lome, Togo, on October 8 and 9, 2026. Abdulaziz, who is the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), expressed gratitude to the board members for their confidence and committed to advancing WAPP’s objectives.

He emphasized the importance of member utilities taking collective responsibility for a viable regional electricity market and highlighted that financial obligations are crucial for WAPP’s independence. He stated that statutory contributions are essential for the pool’s autonomy and operational capacity.

WAPP Secretary General Mr. Abdoulaye Dia reported on the implementation of guidelines for institutional strengthening and the operationalization of the Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO). The board also reviewed membership applications from four utilities, which will be ratified at the WAPP General Assembly before the end of the year.