The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has praised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) for the consistent progress recorded on the 350-megawatt Abuja Independent Power Project (IPP), describing the development as a significant step towards expanding national generation capacity and strengthening grid stability.
NISO stated that the project is in line with the Federal Government’s ambition to raise grid-connected electricity generation to 8,500 megawatts by the end of 2026. It noted that the timely delivery of the Abuja IPP would substantially enhance power supply across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighbouring areas.
The commendation was delivered by NISO’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Abdul Mohammed-Bello, FNSE, during an inspection visit to the project site.
Leading a senior management delegation, Mohammed-Bello assessed the level of work completed, engaged with project personnel and explored opportunities for closer coordination to accelerate construction and commissioning timelines.
He described the Abuja IPP as a strategic investment that would not only inject additional capacity into the national grid but also improve grid resilience by reducing reliance on power plants located far from major demand centres.
During the visit, the NISO team also examined progress at the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) installation site at the Gwagwalada transmission substation.
The delegation reviewed the deployment of the SCADA system, which is expected to significantly enhance grid operations through improved monitoring, automation and real-time operational control.
NISO expressed optimism that by the end of 2026, Nigeria’s electricity value chain—spanning generation, transmission and distribution—will be fully integrated into a single, unified SCADA framework.
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According to the organisation, this integration will provide real-time visibility of grid performance, boost system reliability, strengthen overall stability and shorten response times to faults and disruptions.
Once operational, the Abuja IPP is projected to markedly improve electricity availability in the FCT and surrounding states, support economic growth and deliver better quality power supply to residential, commercial and industrial users.
Reaffirming its statutory role, NISO pledged to sustain close collaboration with NNPC, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), electricity distribution companies and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of both the power plant and the nationwide SCADA rollout.
The operator stressed that continuous cooperation, transparency and technical alignment remain vital to achieving national power sector targets and ensuring reliable electricity supply for Nigerians.
