The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. (Dr.) Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, has pledged a results-driven second term aimed at significantly improving bulk power delivery and strengthening the nation’s transmission network for greater reliability and efficiency.
Abdulaziz made this commitment on Wednesday, during his first Town Hall Meeting with staff at the TCN Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, following his re-appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second five-year term.
He described the reappointment as a call to greater responsibility, aligned with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the power sector.
“This reappointment is not just a continuation; it is a call to greater responsibility. It aligns directly with the vision of Mr President to implement practical, measurable, and sustainable reforms that will improve power delivery and make the electricity sector viable and beneficial to all Nigerians,” he said.
Abdulaziz noted that Nigeria’s transmission network has recorded measurable progress over the past decade, with grid wheeling capacity rising from about 5,000 megawatts in 2015 to over 8,700 megawatts currently. He attributed this growth to sustained investments in infrastructure, including the installation of transformers and the completion of several 330kV and 132kV projects nationwide.
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Despite public criticism, he maintained that TCN boasts one of the most technically skilled workforces in the sector, reflected in its performance and achievements.
He further disclosed that donor-funded initiatives, such as the World Bank Transmission Rehabilitation and Expansion Programme, African Development Bank projects, and partnerships with the Japan International Cooperation Agency and Agence Française de Développement, have significantly enhanced grid capacity across various regions.According to him, TCN installed over 82 transformers within 23 months.
In the second half of 2025 alone, 15 units of 300MVA transformers were deployed to key substations including Akangbe, Lekki, Alagbon, Ikeja West, Osogbo, Ganmo, Jos, Gombe, Kumbotso, Asaba, Oke Aro, Benin, Alaoji, and Katampe.
“We have also commissioned several high-capacity transformers in substations such as Ajah, Egbin, Enugu, Onitsha, Gombe, Kano, Abuja, Jos, and Benin, strengthening transmission capacity and improving grid reliability,” he added.
Abdulaziz said the company has improved grid stability through targeted interventions, rehabilitation of ageing infrastructure, and enhanced maintenance practices.
“Our protection systems have been strengthened, system disturbances reduced, and operational coordination across regions significantly improved,” he noted.
He commended the management team, union leadership, and staff for their dedication and collaboration, stressing that TCN’s achievements are the result of collective effort and resilience.Looking ahead, he said the focus will be on translating infrastructure growth into tangible benefits for Nigerians through stable, reliable, and consistent bulk electricity supply to distribution companies.
“Our goal is to work together to drive growth, stability, and success. Infrastructure expansion must now deliver what matters most steady and reliable power supply to Nigerians,” he said.
Earlier, in her welcome address, the Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services, Mrs. Abiodun Afolabi Fadahunsi, described the town hall as a platform for open engagement, reflecting management’s commitment to transparency, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement.
She emphasised the need for staff alignment and teamwork in meeting the evolving demands of the power sector, noting that every employee plays a vital role in the company’s success.
Also speaking, the Executive Director, Transmission Service Provider, Engr. Dr. Oluwabenga Ajiboye, called for renewed commitment from staff to ensure the success of the administration, while the Executive Director, Finance and Accounts, Mr. Chuks Ochije, assured that staff welfare remains a priority, with prompt payment of benefits.
