The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has started the second phase of a training programme for its system operators, saying the move is meant to give the country’s grid controllers sharper skills for safer and more reliable power delivery.
The MD/CEO of NISO, Abdu Bello Mohammed, declared the training open and said continuous capacity development had become essential because the power system was becoming more complex and operational conditions were changing faster.
“Continuous capacity development is essential to equipping system operators to manage the increasing complexities of the power system and respond effectively to changing operational conditions,” Mohammed said.
He stressed that NISO’s role as an independent system operator required not only technical competence but also sound judgement, discipline, teamwork and a strong commitment to safety. According to him, the programme was designed to promote a common operational culture built on professionalism, integrity, neutrality, reliability and continuous improvement.
Mohammed urged the participants to deepen their knowledge of the Grid Code, describing it as a fundamental standard that guides the responsibilities of system operators. He also encouraged active participation and knowledge-sharing, saying the ultimate objective was to translate the training into improved operational performance across NISO’s control centres.
“Modern technologies can only deliver their full potential when supported by competent and well-trained professionals,” the NISO boss said, assuring that the organisation would continue to invest in its system operators.
Also speaking at the event, the executive director, System Operations, Nafisatu Ali, highlighted the critical role of system operators in independently and transparently operating, monitoring, coordinating and managing the national grid for safe, secure and economical electricity delivery.
She explained that their responsibilities included real-time grid management, coordination of generation and power flows, load allocation, outage management, emergency response and maintenance planning. Given the interconnected nature of Nigeria’s power system, she stressed that effective coordination was key to maintaining grid stability.
Ali urged participants to deepen their understanding of voltage and frequency control, outage management, power-flow monitoring, real-time balancing of generation and load, and coordination among control rooms. She also encouraged them to learn from system disturbances and near misses as opportunities to strengthen operational knowledge and prevent future incidents.
The executive director, Finance and Corporate Services, Babajide Ibironke, emphasised the need for the programme to deliver measurable value to both participants and NISO. He disclosed that participants would be required to share the knowledge acquired with their respective teams in line with the organisation’s knowledge-sharing policy.
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