FG starts new power control centre to curb blackouts
The Federal Government has begun constructing a new National Control Centre in Osogbo to replace a 64-year-old facility and improve Nigeria’s grid reliabil Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-starts-new-power-control-centre-to-curb-blackouts/
The Nigerian government has commenced the construction of a new National Control Centre in Osogbo, Osun State, aimed at replacing the outdated facility and enhancing the monitoring and management of the nation's electricity grid. Vice-President Kashim Shettima officiated the groundbreaking ceremony, highlighting the central role of reliable electricity in President Bola Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda."
The new centre, which will feature advanced technologies such as an integrated Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system, is expected to improve NISO's visibility of grid activities and enable quicker responses to faults and disturbances. The facility's construction is supported by stronger physical and cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical electricity infrastructure, with consumers and businesses set to benefit from fewer avoidable outages and more dependable electricity supply.
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