The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is taking significant strides to improve electricity infrastructure in Lagos, marking a key step in the country’s broader energy development goals.
On Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, TCN unveiled several new power transformers at pivotal substations across the region, including Alausa, Ota, and Alagbon. These upgrades are part of a larger $200 million initiative backed by the World Bank, designed to stabilize and improve the country's electricity grid.
Sule Abdulaziz, TCN’s Managing Director, emphasized the importance of these new installations in boosting electricity supply to key areas of Lagos. At the Alausa 132/33KV substation, the commissioning of a 125MVA transformer has raised the station’s capacity from 105MVA to 230MVA, enhancing power distribution to Ikeja Electric’s coverage areas such as Ikeja, Oregun, and Ojodu. This development is expected to alleviate power shortages and provide a more reliable service to these densely populated regions.
Abdulaziz also drew attention to the broader context of Nigeria’s energy challenges. He pointed out that achieving the government's ambitious target of 10,000MW by 2025 would require significant investment, comparing Nigeria’s funding needs to India’s $500 million annual investment in its power sector. The TCN boss stressed that sustained financial support was crucial for Nigeria’s power sector to reach its full potential.
Earlier in 2024, similar upgrades were made at other key substations. Like the 132/33kV Ota substation received a new 100/125MVA transformer, increasing its capacity from 160MVA to 260MVA, which benefits customers of IBEDC and IKEDC.
Additionally, the Alagbon 330/132/33kV substation underwent a major upgrade, with the installation of two 100/125MVA transformers, raising its capacity to 440MVA and improving power supply to areas including Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Lekki.
These upgrades are crucial for addressing power distribution challenges, particularly in the Lagos and Ogun regions, which are critical to the country’s economic growth.
Abdulaziz concluded that these efforts reflect TCN's ongoing commitment to enhancing Nigeria's energy infrastructure and ensuring reliable electricity for both residential and commercial users across the nation.
More so, Similar projects are being implemented in other states, including Kano, Maiduguri, and Yola, signaling a nationwide push for energy improvement.
