The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has formally disassociated itself from an unauthorized social media account on X, formerly Twitter, operating under the handle “Nigeria National Grid.” In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, the system operator warned the public, media organizations, and stakeholders against relying on information disseminated through the account, describing its content as misleading and unauthorized.
NISO emphasized that the action was necessary to safeguard the integrity of its communications and ensure that the public receives accurate information regarding the operations of Nigeria’s national electricity grid. The organization clarified that it has no affiliation with the X account and urged the public to disregard any information published through that platform. Any content shared via the account, NISO added, does not reflect its official position, operations, or activities.
This clarification comes amid heightened public interest in the performance of Nigeria’s electricity grid, with social media increasingly serving as a source of information during grid disturbances and power-related developments. NISO noted that official communications are disseminated exclusively through its verified social media handles and official website.
NISO recently assumed responsibility for managing Nigeria’s national grid as part of ongoing reforms in the country’s electricity sector. In March 2025, President Bola Tinubu announced the appointment of executive and non-executive board members for the organization. NISO was officially established by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on April 30, 2024, with the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) as equal shareholders.
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