By Seun Ibiyemi
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has clarified that electricity generated in the country has been consistently dispatched and fairly distributed to all Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), despite recent supply challenges.
In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the system operator dismissed claims that any DisCo was allocated zero megawatts of electricity during the period under review.
According to NISO, although the national grid experienced reduced generation due to gas supply constraints, all available power was continuously dispatched and equitably shared among distribution companies.
“While it is true that the power system experienced reduced generation levels due to gas supply constraints, available generation was continuously dispatched and equitably allocated to all DisCos throughout the period,” the statement read.
The operator stressed that “at no time” was any distribution company allocated zero megawatts (0 MW), adding that electricity distribution followed established regulatory guidelines.
NISO explained that load allocation is carried out in line with the framework set by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) under its Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO).
It noted that the framework ensures fairness by distributing available electricity among DisCos based on predefined allocation principles.
“At no point was any distribution company completely excluded from receiving power supply. Variations in supply experienced across different locations were a direct consequence of the overall reduction in available generation and not due to zero allocation to any DisCo,” it added.
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The system operator reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, efficiency, and reliability in managing the country’s electricity grid in accordance with regulatory provisions.
It also urged stakeholders and the public to rely on verified information from official sources and avoid spreading misleading reports about power allocation in Nigeria.
