Sule Abdulaziz Re-elected WAPP Chairman for Three Years

Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, has been unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the Executive Board of the West African Power Pool for another three-year term. This decision was made during the 68th Meeting of the WAPP Executive Board, which took place in Lomé, Togo, on October 8 and 9, 2026.

In his remarks, Abdulaziz expressed gratitude to the Executive Board members for their confidence and committed to advancing the objectives of the regional electricity body. He emphasized the need for member utilities to enhance their collective responsibility in building a viable regional electricity market.

Abdulaziz recalled that the previous meeting had approved key principles for establishing the Independent System and Market Operator while ensuring operational continuity through the WAPP Information and Coordination Centre. He stressed the importance of statutory contributions for WAPP's financial independence and operational effectiveness, and highlighted technical priorities such as network synchronisation and the launch of the regional electricity market.