NISO Begins Construction of Ultra-Modern National Control Centre in Osogbo
Oru Leonard
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has commenced the construction of a new ultra-modern National Control Centre in Osogbo, Osun State, in a move aimed at strengthening the management, monitoring and operation of Nigeria’s National Grid.
The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, was performed on behalf of Vice President Kashim Shettima by his Senior Special Assistant on Legal and Compliance Matters, Alhaji Bashir Maidugu.
Maidugu described the project as a demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to developing critical national infrastructure under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He said the new facility would contribute to socio-economic development by providing a more reliable and conducive environment for citizens and businesses.
Speaking on the project, the Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Tegbe, said the existing National Control Centre had served the country for approximately 60 years, making the development of a modern replacement imperative.
According to him, the present administration recognised the need for a technologically advanced facility capable of responding to the increasing complexity and demands of Nigeria’s electricity system.
Tegbe also called for greater collaboration and support from stakeholders in the power sector to enable NISO effectively discharge its mandate and contribute to the delivery of reliable and efficient electricity across the country.
The Chairman of the NISO Board of Directors, Dr. Adesegun A. Akin-Olugbade, described the project as a major milestone in the implementation of the institutional framework established by the Electricity Act 2023.
He said NISO’s responsibilities in Market Administration, System Operation and System Planning required advanced technology, effective governance structures and strong technical capacity.
Also speaking, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NISO, Engr. Abdu Bello Mohammed, FNSE, described the groundbreaking as the beginning of a new era in Nigeria’s power system operations.
He said the increasing complexity of the national electricity grid required modern technology, reliable data and highly skilled professionals to ensure effective system management.
“This new centre will drastically improve grid visibility, enhance real-time monitoring and security, and empower our operators to respond to system events with greater speed and precision,” Mohammed said.
The new National Control Centre is designed to provide an advanced operational environment equipped to support modern grid management and enable NISO to deliver its system operation, market administration and planning responsibilities more effectively.
