From David Onuoja, Abuja
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Engrineer Sule Abdulaziz, has committed to a results-driven performance in his second term administration .
He said, delivering measurable electricity will be his priority in improving bulk power transmission and building a more viable, reliable grid for all Nigerians.
Speaking at the first Town Hall Meeting with staff at TCN Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, April 23, 2026, Engr. Abdulaziz, said, his reappointment by President Bola Tinubu is “not just a continuation” but “a call to greater responsibility” aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda for the power sector.
TCN boss stressed that the agenda demands practical, measurable, and sustainable reforms to make electricity delivery viable, reliable, and beneficial nationwide.
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Reviewing progress over the last decade, he noted that grid wheeling capacity has grown from about 5,000 megawatts in 2015 to over 8,700 megawatts today. He attributed the expansion to sustained investments in transmission infrastructure, including multiple new power transformers and the completion of several 330 kV and 132 kV projects across the country.
Despite public criticism, he said, TCN’s technical workforce remains one of the most skilled in the sector, as shown by the results achieved.
Dr. Abdulaziz highlighted donor-funded interventions as key drivers of recent gains. Through the World Bank Transmission Rehabilitation and Expansion Programme, African Development Bank projects, and collaborations with the Japan International Cooperation Agency and Agence Française de Développement, TCN has strengthened grid capacity in multiple regions.
In just 23 months, the company installed over 82 transformers. Within the second half of 2025 alone, 15 units of 300 megavolt-ampere power transformers were deployed to stations including Akangba, Lekki, Alagbon, Ikeja West, Osogbo, Ganmo, Jos, Gombe, Kumbotso, Asaba, Oke Aro, Benin, Alaoji, and Katampe, he added.
Additional high-capacity transformers have been commissioned at substations in Ajah, Egbin, Enugu, Onitsha, Gombe, Kano, Abuja, Jos, and Benin, further boosting transmission capacity and grid reliability.
The MD also pointed to improved grid stability through targeted rehabilitation of ageing infrastructure, enhanced maintenance practices, and stronger protection systems. Saying, system disturbances have reduced while operational coordination across regions has improved significantly.
Thanking management, and the Union leaders, and staff for their dedication, Engr. Abdulaziz said TCN’s achievements are the result of “hard work, dedication, and resilience.” Looking ahead, he stated: “Infrastructure growth must now translate into what matters most to Nigerians – stable, reliable, and consistent bulk supply of electricity that would be delivered to distribution loadcenters for onward delivery to their customers.”
Earlier, Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services, Mrs. Abiodun Fadahunsi, described the Town Hall as a platform for open engagement, reflecting management’s commitment to transparency and inclusiveness. She emphasised that alignment and teamwork are critical in the power transmission sector, noting that every employee has a role in the company’s success.
Also speaking, Executive Director, Transmission Service Provider, Engr. Olugbenga Ajiboye, called for renewed staff commitment to ensure the administration’s success. Executive Director of Finance and Accounts, Mr. Chuks Ochije, also assured that management would continue to ensure staff benefits are paid promptly.
