NISO Flags Off Construction of New National Control Room in Oshogbo

By Omideji Oluwakayode

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has commenced the construction of a new National Control Room at the National Control Centre (NCC), Osogbo, Osun State, following the handover of the project site to Messrs FBS Construction Engineering Services Limited.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, held on Monday, April 21, 2026, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NISO, Engr. Abdu Bello Mohammed, FNSE, charged the contractors to maintain high standards, stressing the need for collaboration, professionalism, and strict adherence to safety and quality requirements.

Mohammed charged the NCC management with ensuring proper supervision and coordination, expressing confidence that the project would be completed on schedule.

On her part, the Executive Director (System Operations), Engr. Nafisatu Asabe Ali, described the National Control Centre as a critical national asset, vital to both national security and economic development. She reaffirmed NISO’s commitment to delivering infrastructure that will enhance grid stability and reliability across the country.

According to her, the site handover represents more than a procedural milestone, but a renewed commitment to executing the project with clarity, purpose, and efficiency. She expressed confidence in the capacity of both the contractor and NISO teams to deliver successfully.

Also speaking, the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Services), Mr. Babajide Ibironke, called on the contractor to approach the project with a strong sense of national responsibility. He noted that the initiative is pivotal to improving electricity stability nationwide.