Report by Bello Wakili; Editing by Basirat Memudu
The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. Sule Abdulaziz says Nigeria has recorded an unprecedented peak power generation of over Five Thousand eight hundred megawatts.
He stated this at the state House Abuja at a briefing organise by the Presidential Communication team called ‘The meet the Press’.
The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Engr. Sule Abdulaziz attributed the achievement to the dedication and hard work of engineers across the generation, transmission, and distribution sectors, stating that this was the highest power generation recorded in Nigeria’s history.
He also confirmed that TCN successfully transmitted the power to distribution load centres across the country.
Acknowledging the support of President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, Abdulaziz emphasized that the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration was yielding positive results in the electricity sector.
The TCN boss highlighted ongoing projects aimed at improving electricity transmission.
He stated that the company’s current evacuation capacity stands at 8,500MW, with projections to hit 10,000MW within the next two years.
Abdulaziz explained that several transmission projects had been completed in the last two years, with more in progress.
He further revealed that TCN had installed and commissioned 66 new power transformers, built new transmission substations, and upgraded transmission lines to enhance power delivery.
According to him, several of these projects were funded by the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and other donor agencies.
Among the key projects being executed to improve power supply in Kaduna State and the northern region are the Kaduna 330kV double-circuit transmission line and new substations in Zaria and Jaji.
Efforts to Prevent System Collapse
Addressing concerns about system collapses, Abdulaziz noted that TCN had significantly reduced grid failures since 2017 through advanced monitoring and maintenance strategies.
He admitted that while system disturbances are inevitable in any dynamic power system, the company has introduced new technologies to minimize disruptions.
The TCN boss explained that TCN had implemented a Generation Load Drop Sensitivity (GLS) system, which detects and responds to sudden drops in power generation, preventing cascading failures.
He also disclosed that real-time monitoring of power stations had been expanded from six to 27 locations using an Internet of Things (IoT) solution.
Security Measures and Future Plans
Given the security challenges affecting power installations across the country, TCN is collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and security agencies to safeguard critical infrastructure.
“The company has also intensified awareness campaigns and community engagement programs to curb vandalism”, he noted.
Abdulaziz appreciated the patience and support of Nigerians, assuring them that the power sector would continue to improve under the current administration.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening electricity transmission and ensuring a more stable power supply across the country.
