ISIL and ComAp Academy Bring a Power Generation and Hybrid Microgrid Masterclass to Lagos

Reliable power is a daily decision for Nigerian businesses, and the controls inside a generator or a microgrid decide how well that decision pays off. On 3rd November 2026, ISIL and ComAp brought that conversation to the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel on Victoria Island, Lagos, for the ISIL x ComAp Academy, a masterclass on Power Generation and Hybrid Microgrids. Attendees spent the day with ComAp's team led by Erick Ongera, with partner companies such as TOFA Ltd, and with ISIL's leadership.

ISIL had announced the masterclass as a free event with limited seats, built around power generation, PLC systems, synchronisation and hybrid microgrid control. Here is how the day ran.

Participants, ComAp and TOFA team members and ISIL representatives at the ISIL x ComAp Academy masterclass on 3rd November 2026.

What the Masterclass Covered

The day followed the ComAp Academy format. Erick Ongera, ComAp's event lead, who is from Kenya and moderated the day, walked attendees through the schedule at about 9:30am, and breakfast followed. The programme started officially at 10:00am with introductions and presentations from the ComAp team, then from ComAp's partner companies, including TOFA Ltd.

Erick Ongera took attendees through ComAp's smart control solutions for power generation, hybrid microgrid (HMG) control with its market trends and technical and commercial insights, and HMG site experiences and control philosophies.

Erick Ongera of ComAp takes attendees through the InteliLite AMF 9 generator controller.

Why Hybrid Microgrid Control Was the Focus

ComAp's own explanation helps frame the day. A microgrid, in the definition ComAp adopts, is a local power system of connected loads and energy sources that acts as a single controllable entity. A hybrid microgrid mixes sources such as diesel or gas generators, solar and batteries under an energy management system.

Erick Ongera's message was how ComAp technology can optimise renewable energy sources, lower generation costs and improve power stability while preventing unauthorised feeding into the grid. He showed attendees how a company can monitor several sites from one location, make better use of solar energy by extending the life of its battery energy storage systems (BESS), and reduce its use of fossil fuels without compromising stability or power quality. ComAp's hybrid power generation page puts fuel savings for solar-diesel setups at roughly 20 to 60 percent, which is why the topic matters to anyone running generators.

Hands-On With ComAp Controllers

The masterclass was not slides alone. Attendees gathered around ComAp controllers to inspect the hardware and follow the demonstrations, with the InteliGen 1000 generator controller shown on the projector.

The InteliGen 1000 generator controller on the projector during a technical session.

Attendees examine the InteliGen 1000 generator controller during the hands-on session.

ISIL on the Programme

After lunch, from 2:00pm, the presentations continued and ISIL took the floor. Engr. Abimbola F., ISIL's General Manager, presented under the title "ComAp: Building Intelligent Power Solutions in Nigeria". Her slide described ComAp's technology as supporting the control, protection, synchronisation and monitoring of power generation systems, and pointed to the opportunity in Nigeria to build on that foundation and extend advanced control solutions across commercial, industrial and critical power applications.

Engr. Abimbola F., General Manager of ISIL, presents "ComAp: Building Intelligent Power Solutions in Nigeria".

Engr. George Oladimeji Sowunmi, ISIL's Chief Executive Officer, also addressed the room, speaking to the engineers, contractors and industry representatives in the hall. ComAp is one of the brands in ISIL's portfolio, alongside names such as ABB, Siemens, Acrel, Baudouin and P.I.T.

Engr. George Oladimeji Sowunmi, Chief Executive Officer of ISIL, addresses attendees.

Partners in the Room

TOFA Ltd, a Lagos power solutions and electrical engineering firm, was among ComAp's partner companies on the programme. Its team at the masterclass included Matilda Obuh, Mher Bakalian and Dany Wehbeh, who joined Erick Ongera of ComAp and the ISIL team at the masterclass.

Erick Ongera of ComAp with Matilda Obuh, Mher Bakalian and Dany Wehbeh of TOFA Ltd and colleagues at the masterclass.

Networking Beyond the Sessions

Breakfast, lunch and the breaks between sessions gave attendees time to speak with the ISIL, ComAp and TOFA teams directly, which is often where projects begin.

Engr. George Oladimeji Sowunmi of ISIL in conversation with Erick Ongera of ComAp, Mher Bakalian of TOFA Ltd and other guests between sessions.

What Attendees Took Away

One attendee, Engr. Muhammad Kola Yahaya, a technical inspecting engineer, wrote on LinkedIn that the event broadened his understanding of ComAp technologies for generator protection, multi-source power synchronisation, energy management and generator fuel efficiency. He singled out ComAp's InteliConfig software, noting that it is free and needs no internet connection, and said he looks forward to meeting ComAp devices on his future inspections of generating sets.

Related Reading From PINCHED

If the masterclass raised questions about your own generator or power setup, two earlier PINCHED guides that point readers to ISIL are a good next step. Standby or Prime, Why Generator Ratings Matter More Than Most Buyers Realise explains the difference between the two ratings, and Why Harmonics Deserve a Place in Every Power Quality Conversation explains a power quality problem that is easy to misdiagnose.

About ISIL and Where to Find Them

Intercom Switch Investment Limited (ISIL) is a Nigerian engineering company founded in 2008. It began as an electrical control panel specialist and today covers electrical engineering, industrial automation, mechanical services, consultancy and maintenance, with the ISIL Store for tools and equipment. Its motto is "Power is Our Solution."

• Website: www.intercomswitch.ng

• ISIL Store: shop.intercomswitch.ng

• Email: info@intercomswitch.ng

• Phone: +2348077607462

• Address: 14 Surulere Street, Ipaja, Lagos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Was the ISIL x ComAp Academy?

It was a free masterclass on Power Generation and Hybrid Microgrids held at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on 3rd November 2026.

Who Led the ComAp Sessions?

Erick Ongera of ComAp, the event lead, moderated the day and presented ComAp's smart control solutions and hybrid microgrid control.

Who From ISIL Spoke at the Masterclass?

Engr. Abimbola F., General Manager, and Engr. George Oladimeji Sowunmi, Chief Executive Officer, both addressed attendees.

What Is a Hybrid Microgrid?

A hybrid microgrid is a local power system that combines sources such as diesel or gas generators, solar and batteries under one energy management system.

How Can I Contact ISIL?

Email info@intercomswitch.ng, call +2348077607462 or visit www.intercomswitch.ng.