The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has successfully completed a major synchronization test, linking the country’s electricity grid with the West African power network. This achievement was made possible through a partnership with the West African Power Pool (WAPP) Information and Coordination Centre.
According to a statement released by NISO’s Board of Directors Chairman, Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Abdu Bello Mohammed, the test was conducted on November 8, 2025, between 05:04 a.m. and 09:04 a.m. The exercise involved synchronizing the Nigerian grid, as well as parts of neighboring countries Niger, Benin, and Togo, at a unified operating frequency with the rest of the West African regional grid.
This successful operation marks a significant milestone in regional electricity market integration efforts under the West African Power Pool. The move is a step towards establishing a single, interconnected power pool, enabling efficient energy sharing across West African nations. NISO’s achievement underscores Nigeria’s technical competence in managing complex, large-scale grid operations in accordance with international standards.
The synchronization test demonstrates NISO’s technical capacity to manage complex grid operations, reaffirming Nigeria’s central role in driving regional economic growth through energy cooperation. This breakthrough consolidates Nigeria’s strategic leadership position in promoting economic cooperation and energy security across the region.
The West African Power Pool aims to integrate the national power systems of its member states into a unified regional electricity market. This integration is expected to enhance energy security, promote economic cooperation, and increase access to electricity in the region. With this successful synchronization test, Nigeria has taken a significant step towards achieving these goals, paving the way for a more interconnected and efficient regional power network.
The successful synchronization of Nigeria’s power grid with the West African network is a historic milestone in regional energy cooperation. It demonstrates the country’s technical readiness to manage complex grid operations in line with international standards, underscoring its commitment to driving regional economic growth through energy cooperation. As the region continues to work towards a more integrated energy market, this achievement is likely to have a positive impact on the economic development of West African nations.
