Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has commissioned a newly installed 110MVA power transformer at the Isolo Transmission Substation in Lagos. Speaking at the event, the minister described the project as a testament to the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening power delivery to citizens.

He expressed profound gratitude to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for sponsoring the initiative under the Service Level Agreement (SLA) framework with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

“This partnership has been instrumental in achieving this milestone,” Adelabu noted. He also commended TCN for its diligence and dedication in completing the project, which promises to address power shortages, boost small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), reduce operational challenges, and foster economic growth in Lagos, Nigeria’s critical economic hub.

The minister stressed the current administration’s broader energy goals, stating that it “recognises that energy is not merely a commodity; it is the backbone of economic growth and job creation.”

Adelabu added that the government continues to implement strategic policies and partnerships to address challenges across the electricity supply chain, aiming for long-term sustainability and sector commercialization.

Adelabu acknowledged the challenges faced in the transmission segment, citing ageing infrastructure, resource limitations, capacity inadequacy, and persistent vandalism as significant issues.

He assured stakeholders of the ministry’s commitment to tackling these problems, outlining both short-term and long-term strategies. Short-term measures include enforcing maintenance plans for key substations, consistent line tracing, and assessing critical nodes to prevent future disturbances. Long-term plans involve completing ongoing projects and investing in regional and super grid systems to build a more resilient and robust grid.

The minister called for active collaboration among government agencies, private sector partners, and local communities to ensure the sustainability and optimal use of infrastructure.