The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has inaugurated the grid code review panel to enhance the efficiency of power sector operations.
The grid code refers to the set of technical rules and procedures governing the operation, maintenance, and development of the electricity transmission system in Nigeria.
The panel is expected to play a crucial role in the power sector by promoting efficient operations.
Announcing the development in a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, NERC said the panel is responsible for evaluating and administering amendments to the grid code, which outlines the technical requirements for connecting to and using the national electricity grid.
It noted that the GCRP would evaluate the proposed amendments to the existing grid code and present it to the initial stakeholders’ advisory panel to review it before NERC approves it.
“The panel comprises 19 persons: 15 members and four others serving in the panel’s secretariat,” the commission said.
“The members were drawn from various agencies including generation companies, TCN, distribution companies, and eligible customers, among others.”
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, NERC commissioner for engineering performance and monitoring, Chidi Ike, said the inauguration of the new GCRP members is timely, given that the last panel was formed in 2018.
“The inauguration of the present members of the GCRP came at a time when it is needed most as the previous panel was constituted in 2018, and a lot has happened since then in the operation of the national electricity grid.
“And a lot has happened since then in the operation of the national electricity grid,” Ike added.
In his remarks, NERC chairman, Sanusi Garba, urged the members to remain committed to their national duty.
Garba stressed the importance of their work in reviewing the grid code and ensuring it is well-suited for the sector’s needs.
Also, the panel’s chairperson, Nafisat Ali, assured that the members would work together to fulfil their responsibilities.
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