Nigeria, July 16 -- The Nigerian Independent System Operator said it is targeting to increase the country's electricity generation to at least 8,500 megawatts.

During a senior leadership retreat in Abuja on Wednesday, Abdu Mohammed, managing director/chief executive officer of NISO, called on private sector investment to achieve the goal.

According to him, with improved sector coordination, strategic investments, and private sector involvement, the 8,500MW target is achievable.

"8,500MW is a target that can be achieved if we put our house in order, focus on strategy, attract investment, and align actions. We have the resources in Nigeria. If harnessed properly, we can do better. At the end of the day, we expect real-time grid operation...