NISO dissociates self from “Nigeria National Grid” X handle
Abuja, June 2026(TBL Africa) The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has on Saturday formally disassociated itself from an unauthorised social media account on X handle identified as “Nigeria National Grid.”
The management of NISO made this known in a statement in Abuja on Saturday.
The system operator said that it had observed with concern, that the said account continues to operate and disseminate misleading and unauthorised information to the public, about the power grid.
”We therefore find it necessary to once again state, clearly and unequivocally, that NISO does not own, manage, control, or operate the social media account on X (formally Twitter) bearing the name “Nigeria National Grid.
”We have no affiliation with this account; The individuals or entities operating it are unknown to the organisation and are in no way authorised to speak on its behalf, represent its views, or act under our name.
”The public, media organisations, and all stakeholders are strongly advised not to
quote, reference, rely upon, or attribute any information, statements, claims, or
opinions published on the said account to NISO,” it said.
The system operator said that any such content does not represent the official position, operations, or activities of the organisation.
It said as the legal entity mandated to manage the National Grid of Nigeria, all official communications from NISO are issued exclusively through its authorised platforms:
”Facebook and LinkedIn: @Nigerian Independent System Operator, Instagram: @officialniso_ng, X (formerly Twitter): @OFFICIALNISO_NG and Website: www.niso.org.ng.
”NISO remains committed to transparent, accurate, and responsible communication with all stakeholders and the general public.
“We appreciate the continued
cooperation of the media and the public in disregarding and reporting any
unauthorised use of NISO’s identity or mandate,”it said .
