THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has directed the members, Board of the Directors, of the Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, Limited to maintain the highest standards of integrity and expertise in carrying out their duties of ensuring seamless generation, transmission and distribution of electricity across Nigeria.

Senator Shettima said while expectations are high, members of the Board will need to utilize their collective expertise and individual capabilities to achieve the ambitious goals of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the nation’s power sector, within a short period.

Speaking on Tuesday when he inaugurated the newly constituted Board of Directors of NISO at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Vice President categorically told members of the board that while the Tinubu’s administration is resolute about building resilient, transparent and investment-friendly power sector, it is their duty to actualize the mandate.

He said: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration remains steadfast in its commitment to building a resilient, transparent, and investment-friendly power sector.

“The establishment of NISO is a decisive step towards achieving this vision. The government will continue to provide the necessary support to ensure that NISO operates independently and efficiently, in line with global best practices.

“We urge the Board and Management of NISO to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and dedication in carrying out their duties. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, ensuring sustainable development and economic growth.”

Emphasizing why members of NISO Board of Directors were appointed, the Vice President pointed out that it is part of the administration’s “unwavering commitment to reforming and strengthening the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).”

He maintained that NISO, which is made up of the System Operator (SO) and Market Operator (MO), has a critical role to play in “ensuring the stability, reliability, and security of the national grid.”

President Tinubu’s approval of the NISO Board, Senator Shettima noted, is in fulfilment of the provisions of Section 30(2) of the EA 2023, which stipulates the appointment of a professionally competent and capable leadership team to drive the organisation’s mandate.



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