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From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
Following the consistent collapse of the national grid, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was prompted to build a 350MW Abuja Independent Power Project as a vital step toward achieving the national target of 8,500MW grid generation capacity by the end of 2026.
Commending the effort during an on-site assessment visit to the project location, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Independent System Operator (NISO), Engineer Abdul Mohammed Bello, expressed confidence that, before the end of 2026, the full electricity value chain, from generation through transmission to distribution, will be integrated into a unified Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platform, enabling real-time visibility, improved grid monitoring, and enhanced system reliability and stability.
In a statement, NNPC said the Abuja Independent Power Plant (IPP), once operational, is expected to boost power supply to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and surrounding areas while contributing to overall grid diversification and reduced reliance on distant generation sources.
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NISO reiterated its commitment to working closely with project stakeholders, including NNPC and relevant transmission and distribution entities, to ensure both initiatives meet their timelines and deliver maximum benefit to Nigeria’s power sector.
Leading a high-level management delegation, Bello evaluated the current stage of construction and identified key areas for enhanced collaboration to accelerate project completion and timely commissioning.
The visit also included an inspection of the SCADA implementation site at the Gwagwalada transmission substation.
