Grid at Risk: NISO Moves to Enforce Discipline on Ikorodu–Sagamu 132kV Corridor

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has initiated an urgent stakeholder intervention to address critical operational irregularities threatening the stability of the national grid along the Ikorodu–Sagamu 132kV transmission corridor.

At a high-level meeting held at its Ikeja West Regional Office in Lagos, NISO’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Abdu Bello Mohammed, warned that persistent issues such as offtake indiscipline, metering inconsistencies, and energy accountability gaps pose serious system-wide risks.

The meeting brought together key actors in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, including the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), generation companies, distribution companies, and eligible customers.

Mohammed said the intervention was driven by findings from investigations conducted by the System Operator, which revealed anomalies capable of undermining grid stability, operational efficiency, and market confidence.

“This is not a routine engagement—it is a decisive step to safeguard the integrity of the national grid and restore discipline across the electricity value chain,” he said.

According to him, the meeting was convened to align stakeholders on the scale of the challenges, reinforce compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the Electricity Act 2023, Grid Code, and Market Rules, and agree on immediate corrective measures.

He stressed that restoring measurement integrity and enforcing compliance are essential to maintaining a stable and reliable power system, noting that failure to address the issues could have far-reaching consequences for electricity supply nationwide.

The NISO boss also underscored the need for transparency and accountability among all market participants, warning that breaches of established rules weaken the entire system.
“Where discipline is compromised, the grid itself is endangered. Stakeholders must take responsibility and act with urgency,” Mohammed added.

The meeting is expected to produce firm commitments on remedial actions, compliance timelines, and enforcement mechanisms, as NISO intensifies efforts to strengthen governance and operational discipline within the power sector.

The intervention forms part of broader measures aimed at improving electricity delivery and ensuring long-term stability of Nigeria’s national grid.