The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has significantly enhanced the National electricity grid by adding 5,910 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of transformer capacity.
This development was announced by Aminu Tahir, General Manager of Project Coordination and Technical Assistant to the Managing Director/CEO, during a presentation on the company's Project Management Unit (PMU) initiatives.
The projects are funded by international partners, including the World Bank, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the African Development Bank (AFDB).
Several projects under the PMU have been completed, while others are nearing completion, with some at around 80% progress.
TCN restored bulk power supply nationwide via the Kainji–Birnin Kebbi 330kV transmission line after emergency repair work was completed.
The line had been disrupted due to the collapse of transmission towers caused by windstorms, but TCN mobilized contractors to fast-track repairs.
“Work was done day and night, in conjunction with our supervising engineers, to ensure the quick restoration of the line,” said Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, in a statement. She expressed appreciation for the patience and understanding shown by affected communities during the restoration period.
Mbah reaffirmed the company’s commitment to ensuring the efficient and reliable transmission of bulk electricity to distribution load centres across the country.
