…Seeks Union, Staff Cooperation
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 in office that will significantly improve bulk power delivery and make the transmission network more viable, reliable, and beneficial for all Nigerians.
Engr. Abdulaziz made the pledge on Wednesday, 23rd April 2026, during the first Town Hall Meeting with staff at TCN Corporate Headquarters, Abuja, following his reappointment by President Bola Tinubu for a second five-year term.
According to him, “this reappointment is not just a continuation. It is a call to greater responsibility. It is directly aligned with the directive and vision of Mr President under the Renewed Hope Agenda for the power sector. That agenda is clear: to implement practical, measurable, and sustainable reforms that will significantly improve power delivery and ensure that the electricity sector becomes viable, reliable, and beneficial to all Nigerians.”
He further explained that Nigeria's transmission network has made measurable, verifiable progress over the past decade. Grid wheeling capacity has increased from about 5,000 megawatts in 2015 to over 8,700 megawatts today. This expansion, he noted, has been driven by sustained investments in transmission infrastructure, including the addition of multiple power transformers and the completion of several 330 kV and 132 kV projects across the country.
He opined that despite frequent public criticism, the Transmission Company of Nigeria has one of the most technically skilled workforces in the power sector, as evidenced by the results we have achieved.
The TCN MD/CEO also disclosed that through major donor-funded programmes, including the World Bank Transmission Rehabilitation and Expansion Programme, African Development Bank transmission projects, as well as collaborations with the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Agence Française de Développement, the company has significantly strengthened grid capacity across several regions.
He noted that in recent years, TCN has installed over 82 transformers in 23 months. Notably, 15 units of 300 megavolt-ampere power transformers were deployed across several transmission stations, including Akangba, Lekki, Alagbon, Ikeja West, Osogbo, Ganmo, Jos, Gombe, Kumbotso, Asaba, Oke Aro, Benin, Alaoji, and Katampe, within the second half of 2025 alone.
“We have also successfully commissioned multiple high-capacity transformers across substations such as Ajah, Egbin, Enugu, Onitsha, Gombe, Kano, Abuja, Jos, and Benin, strengthening transmission capacity and improving grid reliability,” he said.
According to him, TCN has also improved grid stability through targeted interventions, the rehabilitation of ageing infrastructure, and enhanced maintenance practices. “Our protection systems have been strengthened, system disturbances have reduced, and operational coordination across regions has improved significantly,” he noted.
Engr. Abdulaziz Engr. Abdulaziz took the opportunity to thank the management team, union leadership, and members of staff for their support, dedication, and collaboration in positioning TCN as a leading transmission company. He also noted that the achievements recorded by TCN are not accidental but the result of staff hard work, dedication, and resilience.
“In this new phase, we intend to go a step further. Our goal is simple, to work together as partners in driving the growth, stability, and success of this company. 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, he said.
Earlier, in her welcome address, the Executive Director , Human Resources & Corporate Services (HR&CS) Mrs. Abiodun Afolabi Fadahunsi noted that the meeting was a platform for management to openly engage and share ideas with staff, noting that the initiative reflects management’s commitment to transparency, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement.
She added that in a critical sector such as power transmission, it is important for staff to remain aligned, informed, and connected to enable us work as a team to meet evolving industry demands. She noted that every employee has a crucial role to play in the company's success.
Also speaking, the Executive Director, Transmission Service Provider (TSP), Engr. Dr. Oluwagbenga Ajiboye reiterated the need for commitment of all TCN staff to ensure the administration's success, while the Executive Director of Finance and Accounts, Mr. Chuks Ochije assured that management will continue to do everything within its power to ensure staff benefits are paid promptly.