- The National Information Technology Development Agency and the Nigerian Independent System Operator, have begun talks on a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing digital transformation across Nigeria’s electricity sector.
The discussions followed a meeting between Abdu Bello Muhammed, NISO’s managing director/CEO and Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA director-general, on Tuesday.
During the meeting, both organisations explored opportunities to deploy intelligent technologies to improve electricity transmission and market operations nationwide.
NISO, a key institution created under ongoing reforms in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), is responsible for overseeing efficient, transparent and reliable electricity transmission as well as market operations across the country.
The engagement highlighted the indispensable role of digital technology in the power sector, with both organisations identifying smart systems as critical tools for improving grid efficiency, enhancing operational visibility and supporting data-driven decision-making.
Speaking during the meeting, Inuwa described digital technology as a major driver of economic growth and national development.
“The future of electricity management lies in intelligent systems capable of providing real-time insights, supporting predictive maintenance, enhancing service delivery and promoting transparency across the energy value chain,” he said.
Technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, cloud computing and advanced data analytics are bolstering energy management globally. Experts across the industry believe their adoption could help modernise Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure and improve service delivery.
Inuwa reaffirmed NITDA’s commitment to supporting initiatives that use digital innovation to strengthen the country’s electricity ecosystem, encourage the adoption of emerging technologies and build local digital capacity.
Muhammed also said collaboration between the two institutions could help create an enabling environment for innovation while speeding up the deployment of intelligent infrastructure across critical sectors of the economy.
The proposed partnership aligns with Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda and reveals the thriving importance of technology in addressing infrastructure challenges and improving the delivery of essential services.
With Nigeria pushing towards a digital economy, partnerships between technology and sector regulators will boost focus on building the smart infrastructure needed to support sustainable growth and a more efficient power sector.
