The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said it will hit a transmission capacity of 10,000 megawatts (MW) from the current 8,500MW within the next two years.
This was disclosed during the “Meet the Press” weekly briefing organized by the Presidential media team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Sule Abdulaziz, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TCN, stated that the company’s expansion efforts align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
According to Abdulaziz, the sustained encouragement from the Federal Government through the Ministry of Power has been instrumental in facilitating key projects aimed at boosting grid capacity and efficiency.
“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,” Abdulaziz revealed. “With the numerous TCN transmission projects completed in the last two years and new ones currently underway, I can confidently state that in less than two years, the Transmission Company of Nigeria will conveniently evacuate 10,000 megawatts of generated power.”
The TCN boss revealed that the newly installed and commissioned 66 power transformers, the completion of new transmission substations and the reconducting of transmission line projects will help actualise the 10,000MW.
He noted that these projects have been fundamental in enhancing the grid’s capacity to efficiently transmit bulk electricity across the country.
Also, the company reported a 76.47% reduction in grid disturbances over the past five years, attributing this progress to the enforcement of the Free Governor Control by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and an enhanced maintenance regime.
Abdulaziz also provided updates on the World Bank-funded Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) project, which is 69% complete.
The project is expected to improve real-time monitoring and management of the grid, thereby reducing transmission losses and enhancing stability.
The MD said the completion of 6,000MVA worth of projects under the World Bank-sponsored initiatives has bolstered the transmission network.
Addressing security challenges, Abdulaziz admitted that the activities of insurgents and vandals, particularly in the North and South-South regions, continue to disrupt power supplies.
To mitigate these threats, TCN is collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and security agencies, including local vigilante groups, to safeguard power installations nationwide.
The TCN chief reiterated the company’s commitment to ensuring the reliable transmission of electricity by maintaining a robust network and adopting preventive maintenance practices.
He underscored the importance of these measures in sustaining the power sector’s progress, which has seen a steady reduction in grid-related disruptions.
As part of its forward-looking strategy, TCN has prioritized the completion of ongoing projects and the initiation of new ones designed to expand the national grid’s capacity.
Abdulaziz noted that the Federal Government’s unwavering support remains crucial in achieving these targets, adding that the power sector’s current trajectory reflects a promising outlook for Nigeria’s energy future.
“The expansion of 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,” Abdulaziz stated. “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.”
With the strategic execution of its projects and the continued backing of the government, TCN appears well-positioned to meet its 10,000MW transmission capacity target by 2027, promising a brighter outlook for power distribution across the country.
