By Stella Odueme
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced the restoration of normal operations on the national grid following multiple trippings on the 330kV transmission network on Monday.
NISO in a statement signed by its Management, said the incident occurred at approximately 12:40 hours, affecting a section of the national grid.
In a statement issued on Monday and signed by NISO Management, the system operator said it immediately implemented corrective measures in collaboration with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to stabilise the power system and restore normal operations.
According to the statement, restoration efforts have been successfully completed, and the national grid has returned to normal operation.
NISO also dismissed reports suggesting a wider disruption, clarifying that the incident affected only a section of the grid.
The operator urged the public to disregard unverified reports circulating in the media and rely on its official communication channels for accurate and verified information on the status of the national grid.
NISO reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining grid stability, ensuring the reliable operation of the national electricity transmission system and providing timely and accurate updates to the public.