TCN, NISO Strengthen Partnership to Enhance National Grid Stability
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TCN, NISO Strengthen Partnership to Enhance National Grid Stability
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, as part of efforts to improve the stability and efficiency of the nation’s electricity grid.
This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator, Engr. Abdu Muhammed Bello, to the TCN Kano Regional Office, where he was received by the General Manager (Transmission), Kano Region, Engr. M. K. Bello.
Speaking during the meeting, Bello expressed appreciation to the NISO Managing Director for the visit and commended the cordial working relationship between both organisations.
He said NISO had consistently demonstrated commitment to supporting TCN whenever operational assistance was required, describing the partnership as instrumental to the successful operation of the country’s power transmission network.
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According to him, the Kano Region remains committed to sustaining the existing collaboration and providing the necessary operational support to ensure the successful implementation of Nigeria’s electricity market reforms.
“We are ready to continue working closely with NISO to achieve the objectives of the electricity market reform and strengthen the nation’s power sector,” he said.
In his remarks, the NISO Managing Director thanked the management of TCN Kano Region for formally handing over the former TCN Regional Office to the system operator.
He described the gesture as a significant milestone and a reflection of the strong and mutually beneficial relationship between both organisations.
Bello reaffirmed NISO’s commitment to maintaining close collaboration with TCN in the collective pursuit of a stable, reliable and efficient national electricity grid.
He noted that effective coordination between system operations and transmission infrastructure remains critical to ensuring grid security and operational stability.
The NISO boss added that sustained cooperation between the two organisations would further improve power system operations and enhance electricity service delivery across the country.
