NISO, TCN reaffirm commitment to grid stability
By Onu Okorie
NISO reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining close cooperation with TCN in the shared objective of ensuring a stable, reliable and efficient national electricity grid, as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator NISO, Engr. Abdu Muhammed Bello, paid a courtesy visit to the Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN Kano Regional Office.
Speaking during the visit, which was aimed at strengthening collaboration between both organisations in Nigeria’s power sector, the NISO boss said seamless coordination between system operations and transmission infrastructure remains critical to grid security and stability. He stressed that sustained collaboration between the two organisations would enhance power system operations and improve electricity service delivery across the country.
Engr. Abdu Muhammed Bello also thanked the TCN Kano Region management for the formal handover of the former TCN Regional Office to NISO, describing the gesture as a significant milestone in the relationship between both organisations.
Receiving the NISO Managing Director at the TCN Kano Regional Office, TCN General Manager (Transmission), Kano Region, Engr. M. K. Bello, expressed appreciation for the cordial relationship between the two organisations, commending NISO for its consistent support and cooperation in system operations. He noted that NISO had always responded promptly whenever TCN required operational assistance, describing the partnership as vital to the efficient functioning of the nation’s electricity network.
The TCN Kano Regional Manager further assured NISO of the region’s commitment to sustaining the existing collaboration and providing the necessary operational support to ensure the successful implementation of ongoing electricity market reforms.
The visit underscored the commitment of both TCN and NISO to deepening institutional collaboration in support of Nigeria’s ongoing power sector reforms and efforts to strengthen the national grid.
