The Nigerian System Operator has reduced electricity transmission losses from about 10 per cent to 7.05 per cent, cutting costs that previously reached up to N8 billion monthly.
The Managing Director of NISO, Abdu Bello Mohammed, disclosed this in Abuja during the organisation’s first anniversary, noting that efforts are ongoing to further reduce losses to between five and six per cent.
Mohammed said the reduction was achieved through improved system discipline, data management, and operational efficiency across the power sector.
He also revealed that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed distribution companies to install Internet of Things meters on their 33kV and 11kV feeders to improve monitoring and accountability.
According to him, NISO is working closely with key stakeholders, including the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Generation Companies, and Distribution Companies, to strengthen grid stability.
He explained that the enforcement of the free-governor model for generating units has been central to improving frequency control and overall grid reliability.
While many generation companies have complied with the directive, Mohammed noted that some are yet to align, adding that enforcement measures are being intensified.
He said the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry currently operates largely manually but is transitioning towards automated systems that will enable hourly settlements and real-time market operations.
NISO, he added, has strengthened its data acquisition and validation systems through the deployment of IoT infrastructure and components of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Energy Management System.
These upgrades, according to him, have improved visibility across generating units, transmission lines, and substations.
Mohammed said the long-term goal is to achieve end-to-end visibility of the national grid, allowing operators to monitor electricity generation, transmission, and distribution in real time.
He noted that this would enhance decision-making, improve efficiency, and support the overall stability of Nigeria’s power sector.
