TCN targets 10,000MW transmission capacity to boost power

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said it is progressively expanding its transmission capacity from the national grid to steadily boost power installations to efficiently transmit bulk electricity in the country.

According to TCN, its current evacuation capability stands at 8,500MW targeting the generation of 10,000MW in less than two years.

TCN’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Sule Abdulaziz made the disclosure on Thursday, when he featured in the “Meet the Press” weekly briefing organised by the Presidential media team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He attributed modest gains by TCN to the sustained encouragement from the Federal Government through the Ministry of Power and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

He further highlighted the key achievement of TCN which includes the installation and commissioning of 66 power transformers, the completion of new transmission substations, and re-conducting of transmission line projects.

He listed other progress as completion of 6,000MVA worth of projects under the World Bank-sponsored projects and a 76.47% reduction in grid disturbances over the past five years.

On ongoing and future projects, the MD said TCN is currently working on the World Bank-funded SCADA project, which is 69% complete and will enhance real-time monitoring and improve grid management and efficiency.

He said the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is enforcing the Free Governor Control to improve grid stability and reduce transmission losses.

TCN has also introduced an enhanced maintenance regime, including regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and swift repairs.

He, however, admitted some of the challenges disrupting power supplies, such as insurgency and the activities of vandals, especially in the North and South-South as well as other areas of the country at different times.

To address these lapses, he said TCN is collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and security agencies including local vigilantes to secure power installations nationwide.

“The power sector recorded a new and unprecedented peak generation of 5,801.84 megawatts of electricity on March 4, 2025, at 21:15 hours. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) efficiently evacuated this bulk power, to distribution load centers nationwide.

“With the numerous TCN transmission projects completed in the last two years and new ones currently underway as well as the 8,500MW current evacuation capability of the company, I can confidently state that in less than two years from now, the Transmission Company of Nigeria will conveniently evacuate 10,000 megawatts generated power,” Abdulaziz stated.

He noted that expanding the transmission grid and the consequent increase in capacity to efficiently wheel bulk electricity could not have been possible without the sustained encouragement from the Federal Government through the Ministry of Power.

According to the MD, the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration is on course, and before long, Nigerians will have every reason to celebrate the progress in the power sector.

“We are immensely proud of the government’s commitment to moving the power sector forward. All hands are on deck to ensure we continue delivering on our mandate and providing Nigerians with the best possible service.”