The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has inaugurated the Grid Code Review Panel to enhance the efficiency and technical operations of Nigeria’s power sector.
According to the statement, the panel is tasked with reviewing and updating the grid code, which sets the technical standards for connecting to and operating within the national grid.
While inaugurating the panel in Abuja, NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba, emphasized the commission’s high expectations for its performance and impact on the power sector.
Garba urged panel members to commit to their national duty of reviewing the grid code to ensure it is fit for purpose and addresses existing challenges.
Nigeria’s national electricity grid operates as a centralized system managed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, responsible for efficiently transmitting and distributing power while maintaining grid stability and reliability.
The National Control Centre in Osogbo, Osun State, plays a central role in grid operations, managing the real-time dispatch of electricity.
Nigeria’s power generation primarily comes from hydro and thermal plants, requiring careful balancing to meet national demand and maintain grid stability.
NERC stated that the panel consists of 19 members, including 15 core members and four secretariat staff. Representatives were drawn from key industry stakeholders, including generation companies, TCN, distribution companies, and eligible customers.
The panel will assess proposed amendments to the grid code and submit them to the ‘Initial Stakeholders Advisory Panel’ for review before NERC’s approval.
NERC Commissioner for Engineering Performance and Monitoring, Chidi Ike, stated that the panel’s inauguration comes at a crucial time for the sector.
He noted that the previous panel was established in 2018, and significant changes have since occurred in the operation of the national electricity grid, making the review timely and necessary.
The panel’s Chairperson, Nafisat Ali, assured that members would work together to effectively deliver on their assigned tasks.
