TCN Confirms 5,910 MVA Boost to National Grid, Updates on Ongoing Power Projects

The General Manager of Project Coordination and Technical Assistant to the MD/CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Aminu Tahir, has disclosed significant progress on various transmission projects being implemented by the company’s Project Management Unit (PMU).

During a project status update, Tahir revealed that the PMU is currently executing major infrastructure works funded by the World Bank, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the African Development Bank (AfDB), while procurement for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-sponsored Lagos and Ogun projects is nearing completion.

He noted that several of these projects have already been completed, while others are at least 80% complete.

“These projects have significantly boosted the national grid, adding 5,910 MVA of transformer capacity so far,” he said.

In a related development, TCN confirmed that three contractors were deployed to carry out emergency reconstruction work after transmission towers were brought down by a windstorm.

However, during ongoing repairs, another windstorm struck, toppling an additional three towers at Galadima Village in the Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State. This led to the immediate engagement of more contractors to accelerate the restoration effort.

“Work was carried out around the clock with our supervising engineers to ensure the quick restoration of the transmission line, which has now been energised,” TCN stated.

Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, reassured the public of the company’s dedication to providing stable and efficient electricity transmission nationwide.

“TCN remains committed to ensuring efficient and reliable transmission of bulk electricity to distribution load centres across the country,” Mbah said in a statement issued on Wednesday.