The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) and the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) have established a strategic partnership to enhance engineering excellence and capacity building in the power sector.
The President of the Institute,Felix Adegboye,made this known on Friday in Abuja when be led a delegation of NIEEE,comprising;Ms Atinuke Owolabi, Vice President, ICT Engineering Section; Maiyaki Ohida, Chairman, Abuja Chapter; and Engr. Kazeem Lawal, Executive Secretary to NISO.
Adegboye said the visit was
part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Institute and the power sector among others.
He said, “NIEEE is interested in collaborating with NISO in the area of capacity building, particularly through the joint organisation of technical workshops for NISO staff and other personnel in the power sector.
“We also request that NISO provides opportunities for young engineers to undergo training or internship within the NISO operational environment in order to enhance their practical experience and professional development.”
Adegboye added that a platform could be created for research activities aimed at minimising system collapse and optimising load dispatch.
The president of NIEEE expressed appreciation to the Managing Director of NISO,Abdu Mohammed for the opportunity to visit and formally introduced the Institute, stating the purpose of the courtesy visit.
He further informed the Managing Director of his investiture as the 22nd President of NIEEE, scheduled to take place in Lagos on February 21.
In his response, the Managing Director of NISO,Abdu Mohammed, commended NIEEE for the initiative and confirmed his intention to add the NIEEE President’s investiture.
Mohammed said, “This is the right time to bring the institute closer to the industry especially in the part of our power sector”. He congratulated the President of NIEEE on his new office and thanked the team for the visit.”
He expressed NISO’s desire to enter into a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as technical partners with NIEEE to provide a structured framework for collaboration between both organisations
He also approved the establishment of an internship structure within NISO to support the training of young electrical engineers.
The initiative,he said, was aimed at providing practical industry exposure and strengthening technical competence among young professionals.
Mohammed approved the request to establish a Desk Relationship Officer to serve as a liaison between NISO and NIEEE to interface with both organisations, coordinate engagements, and ensure sustained collaboration between the Institute and the industry.
