The newly constituted board comprises executive and non-executive members drawn from across the electricity value chain

By Titilope Adako

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the Board of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), in a significant move to implement the 2023 Electricity Act and advance the unbundling of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

The inauguration ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, was conducted by Vice President Kashim Shettima, with the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in attendance.

The newly constituted board comprises executive and non-executive members drawn from across the electricity value chain.

Dr. Adesegun Olugbade was named Chairman of the Board, while Engr. Abdullahi Bello Mohammed will serve as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

Executive Directors appointed to the board include:

Engr. Nafisatu Asabe Ali – Executive Director, Systems Operation

Engr. Shehu Abba-Aliyu – Executive Director, Systems Planning

Dr. Edmund Eje – Executive Director, Market Operations

Mr. Babajide Ibironke – Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services

Non-Executive Directors are:

Engr. Lamu Audu – Generation

Mrs. Folake Soetan – Distribution

Tajudeen Giwa-Osagie – Market Expert

Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz – Transmission

Alhaji Mahmuda Mamman – Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Power

The NISO board is expected to promote greater transparency, independence, and efficiency in the management of Nigeria’s power grid, market operations, and system planning.

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