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Top Digital Marketing Personalities in Nigeria 2022

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In the 1990s, the term “digital marketing” was coined, but it wasn’t until the early 2000s that traditional marketers began to recognise its impact.

Top Digital Marketing Personalities in Nigeria 2022

However, digital media such as smartphones, laptops, and other smart devices have grown popular and powerful over the past two decades. This rapid advancement in technology quickly became an opportunity for many traditional marketers, who discovered new ways to reach and engage their audiences. People began developing new marketing strategies, and as Google improved and social media platforms emerged, digital marketing strategies and roles became hot topics in the industry.

Today’s digital marketers wear many hats. Brands that understand the roles of digital marketers are reaping the benefits of the wide range of skills and tools in order to stay on top of the ever-growing competitive business environment.

Digital marketers are at the heart of leveraging media channels to create, deploy, manage, and track campaigns.

The truth is that digital marketing has the potential to grow the business at the highest rate and data are there as proofs.

The pandemic made people stay at home and work remotely which eventually resulted in business owners inclined towards Digital Marketing. This eventually provided so many opportunities for business owners to target their audience online with digital marketing tactics.

Also, business owners are realizing that they have chances of higher returns by investing in Digital Marketing.

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No wonder brands like; Sterling Bank Plc., United Bank for Africa Group (UBA), The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, MTN Nigeria, Kippa, DPTRAX, Wallify, The Redwolf, TOA Marketing, Freelancer, and Eskimi are doing great in the digital space.

Depending on the company, industry, and seniority of a role, a day in the life of a Digital Marketer would often include managing social media marketing campaigns, working on search engine optimization or search engine marketing efforts, running display or programmatic ads, overseeing email campaigns, and creating content for a company blog.

Few individuals distinguished themselves in the Digital Marketing space in Nigeria in 2022. In this Special Report, we present to you the Top Digital Marketing Personalities in Nigeria in 2022 in no respective order:

1. Oyekunle Damola

Oyekunle Damola helps business owners increase their revenue by attracting & converting prospect into sales using an auto relationship building system

Notable Achievements in 2022: 

  • Enrollment of over 3,000 students in an online academy, with numerous success stories with students crossing the 7 figure mark for themselves and their clients
  • Successfully coordinated multiple product launches for a client, resulting in over N60m in revenue.
  • Led the development and execution of a highly successful digital marketing campaign for a major Nigerian company, resulting in a 58% year-over-year increase in revenue.
  • Earned a Certification of Appreciation for his role as a mentor at the annual Digclan conference in 2022.

2. Ore Afolayan

Ore Afolayan is a marketer and technology entrepreneur. His work focuses on helping Tech-enabled and Blockchain brands to drive sustainable development in Africa.

Ore is also Founder/Team Lead at TOA Marketing, a product marketing company that helps startups to scale with ease.

Leveraging his marketing skills, he currently works as Ambassador for Blockchain projects such as Inery Blockchain and StarCoin.

Notable Achievements in 2022:

  • Winner, Web3, Crypto and Society Fellowship Pitch Competition (Network Capital), Startups Founders Hub (Microsoft),
  • Top100 Brands in Oyo State (Global Arts Foundation) and LinkedIn Influencer to watch in 2022 (Jasper SME Hub.
  • Hyperion Scholarship Winner (Quantic School of Business and Technology, USA) and Nominee, Marketing Experts Award (TechTrend Africa).
  • Graduate, McKinsey & Company Forward Program.
  • Ambassador of the Month (November), Inery Blockchain.

3. Ebube Okechukwu

Ebube Okechukwu is a Social Media and Digital Communication specialist with experience in managing global personal brands, Financial Services, Retail, Environmental Management, Real Estate and the Non-profit sectors.

Ebube’s experience has seen him work across several industries including the financial sector where he currently works leading and executing the digital marketing and social media strategy for one of Africa’s leading financial services provider – United Bank for Africa in 24 countries and as well manages the social media and digital brand for its Chairman – Tony O. Elumelu.

He previously worked with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the largest Africa-based, African funded philanthropy focused on entrepreneurship. At the TEF, he was responsible for telling the story and solutions of over 100 entrepreneurs from across 40 countries in Africa.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Benin and a master’s degree from the University of Lagos. He is a Professional member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK and holds certifications in Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications and Business Writing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK and the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos.

Notable Achievements in 2022:

  • He grew the social media brand presence for Tony O. Elumelu and other key personal brands
  • He was responsible for end-to-end delivery social media strategy for United Bank for Africa Group in 24 countries – 20 African key markets and 4 global financial centres.
  • Achieved top 20 on the Financial Brand List of the Top 100 Banks and financial institutions using social media globally in 2022.
  • Delivered a wholesome digital campaign for the United Bank for Africa launch in the UAE – Dubai in 2022
  • Manage all social media communication and the launch on Instagram and Google Business of Africa’s first and leading financial services chatbot – Leo, driving adoption to 4 million users in 20 key markets in Africa in 2022
  1. Omokehinde Thomas

Omokehinde Omokehinde is a Digital Marketing Communications professional, who specializes in brand management, client servicing, business operations, strategy, and content creation.

She has a cross-industry experience of 12 years in sectors such as Pay TV, Telco, NGO and Government, FMCG, and the financial sector.

She has worked on various brands such as  Airtel, Supakomando, Nokia Mobile, Maltina, GOtv, Maggi, and Payattitude, to mention a few

Currently the Deputy Business Director of The REDWOLF Company, which is the Digital Agency for Noah’s Ark Communications, she oversees brand/ business management and Strategy.

  1. Onyinyechi Nneji

Onyinyechi Nneji is a marketing professional with 4 years of experience facilitating the launch of technology products in Africa using key marketing tactics.

Her background in digital marketing with her certification from the DMI combined with years of experience in storytelling and marketing have been critical in scaling products in Fintech, Education, Finance and AI.

Notable Achievements in 2022:

  • Launch and scaled Kippa Payment’s Feature to reach thousands of Nigerian Merchants
  • Launch and scalKippa Start, a business registration product for Nigerian Businesses
  • Train over 10 mentees on product marketing, using digital channels and getting good employment opportunities as marketing professionals.
  • Built frameworks and assets that drove customer education on business management

6. Ayodeji Akintade

Deji Akintade is a dynamic marketing professional with an exceptional track record in digital strategy, brand development, and marketing communications for established brands and high growth startups. Deji is currently leading the marketing efforts of one of the tier-2 banks in Nigeria to build a borderless digital bank for global citizens.

He was previously the marketing lead at Avon HMO, where he played a crucial role in transforming the company into a dominant healthcare brand in the digital space in Nigeria.

Deji has over 8 years of extensive experience in a number of sectors, including online retail, advertising, real estate, sports betting, healthcare, and financial services.

He is one of the co-founders of the Digital Marketing Meetup Nigeria (DMM), a platform that brings together digital marketing enthusiasts and professionals to share industry insights, network, and discuss business and job opportunities. Deji was a key member of the team that hosted the first Digital Marketing Conference in Nigeria in 2017 and organised the first Digital Marketing Virtual Exhibition with the Association of Digital Marketing Professionals, the leading professional organisation for digital marketing practitioners in Nigeria.

He is a professional member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK with certifications in Marketing Analytics and Strategic Communications from Lagos Business School and the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos respectively.

Notable Achievements in 2022:

  • He defined and delivered differentiated brand experiences that grew market share by 28% and built customer loyalty for a savings and investment platform.
  • Led the marketing efforts of a financial tech startup that was recognized as the most outstanding tech startup of the year and the most promising tech startup of the year at the Nigeria Technology Awards Ceremony.
  • He was appointed VP of finance for the Association of Digital Marketing Professionals in Nigeria (ADMARP).
  • Facilitated numerous marketing training workshops for corporate organizations and mentored over 15 individuals on digital marketing and career development.

7. Olubukayo Ewuoso

 Olubukayo Ewuoso is currently a Product Marketing Manager, Global, at Eskimi, a programmatic AdTech company, across multiple markets globally.

He previously was the Snr. Account Manager, West & Central Africa, where he created digital campaign strategy, built solid and trusting relationship between major key clients, retention, upsell processes and revenue growth in a SaaS B2B environment in different sector (Tech Startups, Telcos, Banking, FMCG,) with global brands like Coca-Cola company, Nestle, MTN, Kuda Bank, amongst a few.

With over six years experience in digital media, growth and tech sales, he led efforts at DigiClan Africa, a 6,000 community strong of digital marketing professionals, as Dean of academy in 2022, and had served as Director for Programmes, & Partnership, Assistant Director for Programme and other capacities in the past.

Notable Achievements in 2022:

  • Co-planned the maiden edition of the DigiClan Conference (DigiConnect) in Lagos.
  • Led DigiClan Academy as Dean in Bi-weekly masterclasses, organizing nine successful sessions and hosting top industry professionals.
  • Was a speaker a numerous industry events, one of them being the Lagos Digital PR Summit organized by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
  • With top performance at Eskimi, Bukayo starts a new role in Jan. 2023 as Global Product Marketing Manager.
  • Spearheaded a new pricing algorithm update by Eskimi in Nigeria.

8. Joshua Esiebo

Joshua Esiebo, a digital strategist and certified member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), has over a decade of experience in Digital Strategy, Product & Platforms Management, Multi-Channel advertising, Mobile Marketing, and Digital PR.

He has developed and delivered over 70 online marketing plans and campaigns across different verticals and sectors – including large corporates, small businesses and faith-based institutions

Joshua currently serves as the Manager, Messaging (Partnership & Platforms) at MTN Nigeria where oversees all aspects of the messaging (ayoba; Africa’s all-in-one super app for messaging, music, games, content) service value chain, ensuring that the messaging platform and partnership maintains sustainable, high performing, year on year growth in line with the strategic objectives of the organisation.

As a creed, he invests in people to empower learning and provides constant digital marketing advice on audience insight, quality contents and digital marketing topics to move marketers forward in this fast-changing digital marketing space/industry.

A founding member of DigiClan Africa; the largest community of digital media and marketing experts and enthusiasts in Africa.

Notable Achievements in 2022:

  • Spearheaded the growth of ayoba in Nigeria, crossing 20 million monthly active users globally in early December.
  • Facilitated the deployment of localized interventions and content on ayoba to boost user adoption.
  • Mentored over 25 individuals for 6 months with digital-focused skills and leadership methodology during the 2022 Harvesters Financial Transformation Programme.

9. Oghenetega (Tega) Ajogun

Oghenetega Ajogun is a data-focused, performance marketing expert focused on creating performance-based marketing campaigns, delivering high-level business insights while leveraging new media to deliver substantial revenue growth and have a huge impact on her client’s bottom-line.

With a track record of expanding company revenue and market share through performance-based marketing campaigns, delivering high-level business insights. She is also very passionate about impacting people’s lives and teaching in the digital space.

She has worked in multiple agencies and start-ups in Nigeria like SO&U, Wildfusions, Qlick Digital, Ringier Nigeria & Mdundo.com where she was the Senior Marketing Manager and she is currently the Strategic Marketing Manager at CIWEM, an independent professional body and a registered charity in the UK.

She is a TFAA 2020 nominee, Prize for Intrepreneurship, listed as one of Brand Communicator’s 40 under 40 women in Marketing & Communications (2021) and also one of 9to5Chick’s Top 100 Career Women In Nigeria for 2021.”

Notable achievements in 2022:

  • Helped improve the subscribers base by 40% for Mdundo.com across Africa, while improving the Top of Mind Awareness in Nigeria using 360 marketing tactics like Radio, Activation, Digital and Outdoor campaigns
  • Organized a digital training for over 25 people looking to break into the digital space in Nigeria
  • Oversaw the Eko Digital Initiatives (District 2) in Lagos and helped train over 20,000 secondary school students on computer education (2021/2022)

10. Oluwatobi (Tobi) Adekunle

Oluwatobi Adekunle is a growth-oriented and performance-driven marketing professional with over 10 years of experience across various industries from e-Commerce, Information Technology, Energy, Financial technology, and Advertising Technology.

He possesses specialized skills in developing digital marketing strategies that deliver business objectives; this is because he has worked in different marketing capacities from digital marketing to performance marketing, growth and product marketing.

He is the founder of one of the largest digital communities in Nigeria – Digital Marketing Meetup Nigeria (DMM). This platform brings together digital marketing enthusiasts, tech entrepreneurs and experts where they share industry insights network and discuss business & growth opportunities.

Tobi convened the first Digital Marketing Conference in Nigeria in 2017 and held the first Digital Marketing Virtual Exhibition with the Association he co-founded the Association of Digital Marketing Professionals (ADMARP), the foremost professional body for digital marketing practitioners in Nigeria.

Tobi is a renowned mentor and trainer within the digital marketing ecosystem. He lectures at one of Nigeria’s leading marketing colleges, where he teaches Digital Marketing Techniques, a module for the Chattered Institute of Marketing Professional Certification UK.

He also facilitates different modules of the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) Ireland courses. He is an alumnus of prestigious institutions, such as The Chartered Institute of Marketing UK where he bagged a Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional Marketing, The Business School Netherlands where he holds an MBA and Lagos Business School where he had a Certificate in Strategic Marketing

Notable Achievements in 2022:

  • Oluwatobi joined Sterling – Nigeria’s leading product-led bank in 2022 as the head of Growth and Product Marketing, where he oversees 5 key digital products across different industries from payment, lending, investment and SME. (products include OneBank, Specta, Doubble, Switch and Snapcash. At Sterling he grew products adoption and usage by impressive margins, grew the digital banking solution retention rate by over 50% he also launched a web application for the digital banking product that help improve product usage. He achieved a landmark transaction volume on the same product which was the highest ever. He exceeded the investment budget value on the investment solution by 23% which is the highest in 6 months.
  • Prior to joining Sterling in Mid 2022 Oluwatobi worked with Eskimi, a global advertising technology company where he led marketing in the African region and expanded the company’s clientele portfolio across eastern and central Africa. Oluwatobi increased the adoption of Eskimi programmatic solutions amongst brands and agencies and improved retention through strategic marketing and partnerships.
  • He was appointed as an executive member of the Association of Digital Marketing Professionals ADMARP team as the VP of operation and oversaw the relaunch of the association’s platform. He grew the membership of the Digital Marketing Community (DMMNigeria) by over 50%
  • He became a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK after he bags a Post-graduate Diploma in Professional Marketing
  • He Graduated top of his class with an MBA at the Business School of Netherlands

11. Olayinka Bolaji

Olayinka Bolaji is a Growth & Performance Marketing Expert with over 10 years’ experience in Digital Marketing & Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, SEO/Paid Advertising and Software development.

He has worked with various brands in different industries ranging from Retail, Gaming & Lottery, Telecom, Insurance, Fintech, Real Estate and many more in various capacities such as Growth/Digital Marketing, Product Management and Software development.

Notable Achievements in 2022:

  • Served as the Growth marketing lead at Zedcrest Investment Limited (Ranked second fastest growing company in Nigeria & fifth Fastest Growing Company in Africa 2022) where he was directly responsible for Increasing app usage by 70%, Increased revenue as high as 245% in Q4 2021.
  • Led the creation of a holistic CRM tool that cut across various touch points for the Brand FundQuest Financial Services – While developing Digital marketing campaigns that boosted the Loan request & verification process and reduced turnaround time.
  • He also led awareness & acquisition campaigns for brands such as ZirooPay, Baines Credit Microfinance Bank, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) and many more through Pandora Agency where he currently lead the growth and digital marketing team.
  • He Launched a SaaS Product that supercharges performance & increase daily agency performance for sport betting businesses leading to 30% increase in game plays MoM.
  • Towards the end of 2022, he was also charged with the responsibility of improving App install & Customer acquisition for Dukka brand via Google Ads  where he increased the app installs via Google AdWords by 70% within 2 months while reducing Ad budget costs, maintaining relatively low CPC and increasing CVR from 1.5%~ to 3%~.

12. Hamdalah Hanafi

Hamdalah Hanafi is a Product marketer with a background in Digital Marketing and business growth, focusing on analytics, social media marketing, and content marketing and she uses her understanding of consumer behaviour to develop effective marketing strategies for businesses.

She has gained valuable experience in sales enablement, Go-to-Market strategies, product messaging, positioning, and competitive analysis.

These skills have helped her to successfully differentiate products in competitive markets.


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HCSF Describes Galaxy Backbone as a Strategic Partner in Civil Service Digitalization Reforms

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In a significant move towards accelerating the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, paid a strategic working visit to Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Limited, Nigeria’s foremost ICT infrastructure and shared services provider.

The visit, which took place at GBB’s National Shared Services Centre (NSSC) and Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, forms part of the HCSF’s efforts to deepen collaboration and assess the technological infrastructure supporting the government’s ongoing digitalisation reforms across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), Mr. Adeladan Rafi’u Olarinre, and a delegation of Permanent Secretaries and Directors from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service, the visit featured an extensive tour of GBB’s cutting-edge Digital Infrastructure facilities. These included its Network Operations Centre (NOC), Security Operations Centre (SOC), and Uptime Institute Certified Tier III Data Centre; all built to ensure a secure, scalable, and sovereign digital infrastructure for Nigeria’s public sector.

In his welcome address, Mr. Adeladan Rafi’u Olarinre described Galaxy Backbone as a critical institution under the supervision of FMCIDE, tasked with providing the nation’s core digital infrastructure and shared ICT services. “Today’s visit is an important opportunity to showcase the significant progress GBB has made in building the infrastructure necessary for a truly digital government,” he said.

“I believe this engagement will foster stronger alignment and collaboration between MDAs and GBB as we move towards a more connected and efficient public service.”

The Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim A. Adeyanju, expressed appreciation for the visit, noting its alignment with GBB’s mandate to support Nigeria’s digital transformation goals.

“A visit of this nature by the Head of the Civil Service is highly symbolic,” he remarked. “It reinforces the central role that the Civil Service plays in national development and highlights the importance of strategic ICT infrastructure in driving effective governance.”

He went on to emphasize that GBB’s mission to design, build, and manage Nigeria’s digital infrastructure aligns seamlessly with the Civil Service’s digital reform agenda.

“Our platforms; including the 1Government Cloud, GovMail, and our extensive fibre optic network present in 28 states, are designed to support a digitally enabled, secure, and efficient government,” Prof. Adeyanju added.

He also called for greater collaboration with the Office of the Head of Service to drive the adoption of GBB’s infrastructure, particularly the fibre optic connectivity already terminated at Federal Secretariat buildings across 28 states of the country. He further appealed for support in expanding Local Area Networks (LANs) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) secretariat buildings to integrate more MDAs into the digital ecosystem.

In her remarks, Mrs. Walson-Jack commended the world-class infrastructure and strategic digital solutions developed by Galaxy Backbone, stating that her perception of the agency had been greatly enhanced following the tour.

“This visit has opened my eyes to the enormous potential and capacity that Galaxy Backbone brings to Nigeria’s digital journey,” she said. “I now see GBB not just as an ICT agency, but as a strategic partner in the realisation of our dream to build a modern, agile, and paperless civil service.”

She specifically praised GBB’s support for the “War Room” initiative, the widespread deployment of GovMail — currently serving over 34,000 civil servants, and the agency’s high-speed fibre connectivity provided during the 2025 International Civil Service Week hosted by her office.

Reaffirming her office’s commitment to achieving a fully paperless civil service by December 31, 2025, the Head of Service expressed optimism that this goal is attainable with stronger collaboration and technical support from GBB.

She also highlighted several strategic areas where partnership with GBB is critical, including:

  • Full implementation of the 1Government Cloud to host and manage MDA operations.
  • Adoption of an Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) to streamline records and workflow automation across MDAs.
  • Synergy between the 1Government Cloud Academy and the Civil Service Academy to enhance capacity development.
  • Training and onboarding of civil servants on innovative tools such as Service-Wise GPT – Nigeria’s AI-powered platform designed to transform public service delivery.

Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Sani, Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services at GBB, in his vote of thanks, expressed deep gratitude to the Head of Service and her delegation for taking the time to visit and engage with the team. He reiterated GBB’s unwavering commitment to partnering with all stakeholders to deliver inclusive, resilient, and forward-looking digital solutions for the Federal Government.

 


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Festive Seasons Trigger 400% Spike in Livestock Prices Across Nigeria’s North East — Moniepoint Study

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A new study by Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s leading financial technology company, has revealed that livestock prices in Nigeria’s North East markets surge by up to 400% during festive seasons, driven by high demand from cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Onitsha.

The report, which focuses on informal market dynamics in Borno State, shows that traders at Kasuwan Shanu in Gamboru dispatch an average of 50 trucks daily during peak periods such as Eid al-Adha and Christmas, with goat prices rising by 400–470% and rams by over 230%.

Beyond seasonal spikes, the study highlights a shift toward investment-minded trading, where livestock is raised in advance to boost resale value. This approach is helping traders build more stable and profitable businesses, despite the region’s history of conflict and economic volatility.

Key findings include:

  • 51.2% of traders source goods from Maiduguri, reinforcing its role in Nigeria’s food supply chain
  • 45% of traders now accept digital payments, with mobile transfers and POS usage rising sharply since the 2023 cash crunch
  • Informal credit and trust-based transactions remain dominant, often conducted via phone calls and voice notes, without formal contracts

Moniepoint CEO Tosin Eniolorunda said the company’s tools are helping bridge long-standing gaps in access to finance: “This shift isn’t just tech-enabled — it’s structurally impactful. We’re helping build an economy where everyone can participate.”

The study joins Moniepoint’s growing portfolio of thought leadership on Nigeria’s informal economy, following previous reports on Onitsha Market, community pharmacies, and women-owned businesses.


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FG Eyes 8,000MW Power Boost in 18 Months with Grid Overhaul

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Federal Government has expressed optimism that improved management of the national power grid by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) could increase electricity supply to 8,000 megawatts within the next 12 to 18 months.

Speaking at a leadership retreat to onboard NISO’s top management in Abuja, the Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Ayodeji Gbeleyi, noted that although Nigeria’s installed generation capacity exceeds 14,000MW, actual daily output has hovered around 5,500MW.

Gbeleyi emphasized that with more efficient grid operations and increased investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure, the power sector is poised for substantial improvement.

“As an independent entity, NISO now carries the critical responsibility of managing the national grid with impartiality and integrity. It must ensure non-discriminatory access, efficient dispatch coordination, and fair market settlements—free from undue influence or conflicts of interest.

“Currently, about 5,500MW of power is being wheeled daily, compared to a nameplate generation capacity of over 14,000MW. With the right investments and enhanced grid resilience, it is realistic to project a 50% increase in supply within 12 to 18 months,” he said.

Gbeleyi also revealed that the Federal Government has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to support the upgrade of the distribution infrastructure. Under this initiative, 3.2 million electricity meters will be deployed across Nigeria, with an additional 2 to 3 million meters to be provided through a separate presidential initiative.

Chairman of the NISO Board, Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, stressed the significance of NISO’s independence following its unbundling from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

“NISO is not just a new institution; it represents a new approach—an independent system operator, a neutral market coordinator, and a strategic planning authority. Our responsibilities span real-time grid operations, long-term system planning, and the development of the electricity market.

“These are not peripheral tasks—they are core to national stability. When power fails, everything else suffers: industry, healthcare, education, even security,” he said.

Also speaking, NISO Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Abdu Bello, affirmed that the 8,000MW target is achievable within the projected timeframe.

“We must stay focused, get our internal structures right, and attract private sector investment. This retreat is part of the strategic planning process. With a clear direction and commitment, the goal is within reach,” Bello stated.


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